Another stunning year of Dominus continues the legacy of perfection by the glassful! We’re thrilled to share our allocation of Christian Moueix’s Dominus 2019 and Napanook 2019. This hotly anticipated release always moves faster than our buyers can bring it in, so be sure to grab plenty of your Dominus 2019 and Napanook 2019 for your table, your cellar, and your peace of mind!

Dominus 2019: “Tightly coiled with so much latent energy waiting to explode, this is a spectacular expression of the vintage and Napanook vineyard.” – Lisa Perotti-Brown, 100 points

 Napanook 2019: To get this sort of pedigree for less than $100 is a rarity in Napa these days, making it a notable value.” Joe Czewinski, 93 points

Featured Wine

Dominus Estate 2019 @ $339

Critics’ Reviews:

Lisa Perrotti-Brown 100: “ Composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Dominus was harvested from September 29 to October 10. It was aged in 40% new oak. Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose slowly unfurls to unveil beguiling floral notes of candied violets and rose oil over a core of crème de cassis, blackberry pie, and plum preserves, giving way to notions of licorice, Indian spices, iron ore, and crushed rocks. Full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with taut, muscular black fruit layers, intertwined with gorgeous floral and exotic spice accents, and framed by firm, finely grained tannins with seamless freshness, finishing long and mineral-laced. Tightly coiled with so much latent energy waiting to explode, this is a spectacular expression of the vintage and Napanook vineyard. Still tightly coiled, give it a good 6-7 years in the cellar before broaching, and allow it a few hours in a decanter if consumed before 2032. 3500 cases were made, to be released in May 2022.” – Lisa Perotti-Brown

 James Suckling 98: “Lots of crushed stone, lead pencil and licorice aromas that are extremely aromatic and bright. Black cherries, cloves and purple fruit, too. Full body and a round and ripe center-palate with a juicy interior. It opens at the end with a savory and juicy finish. Layered and beautiful.” – James Suckling

 Wine Advocate 98: “The 2019 Dominus is blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, aged in 40% new French oak. Impressively dark-hued in the glass, it yields scents of cherries and cassis on the nose—or is it black cherries and redcurrants? Subtle notes of mocha, pencil shavings and almost Graves-like earthiness wind through the concentrated, medium to full-bodied palate, giving it a sense of savory gravitas, while the finish is silky and long, leaving a lingering residue of soft tannins and mouthwatering freshness.” – Joe Czerwinski

Featured Wine

Dominus Napanook 2019 @ $75

Critics’ Reviews:

James Suckling 96: “ An open and beautiful wine with green-olive and currant aromas and flavors. Some bark and earth, too, together with mushrooms, herbs, crushed stones and pomegranate. Medium to full body with round, creamy tannins and refined finish. Blood orange at the end. Crunchy. So drinkable now, but will age beautifully.” James Suckling

 Wine Advocate 93: “Exuberantly fruity on the nose, the 2019 Napanook is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Despite seeing 40% new French oak, what shines on the nose are the ripe cherries, delicately brushed with wisps of tobacco, sage and bay leaf. It’s medium to full-bodied, supple and silky in feel on the palate, while the finish lingers easily, adding notes of pencil shavings and mocha. To get this sort of pedigree for less than $100 is a rarity in Napa these days, making it a notable value.” –  Joe Czerwinski