Dominus Estate's ambition
The talent of Christian Moueix
The vineyards of theNapa Valleydate back to 1838. Indeed, George Yount, after whom the town of Yountville is named, planted the first vines in the region that year. Some of these vines are located on the current vineyard ofDominus EstateIn the 1950s, the estate's grapes contributed to the great Cabernet Sauvignons of the region.
Christian MoueixThe famous Libourne merchant was a student in the United States in the 1960s. It was during this period that he studied and became interested in the lands of theNapa ValleyRecognizing the immense potential of the territory, he foundedDominus Estate in 1983The name “Dominus” symbolizes Christian Moueix's commitment to preserving this estate over the years and respecting itshistoric terroirThanks to itsknow-how and experienceThe estate quickly gained international renown. Thus, Dominus wine, with its distinctive characteristicssimilar to great Bordeaux wines, rises to the top of the North American appellations. A total of 36,000 bottles are produced each year at Domaine Dominus Estate.
The exceptional terroir of Dominus Estate
The great potential of the Napanook vineyard
Located at the foot of hills, not far fromYountville, THE42 hectares of vineyardsofDominus Estatebenefit from the sublime terroir ofNapanook vineyardThe soils are composed of gravel, known for redistributing the heat received during the day at night, and silty clay, which ensures natural drainage. Cold currents from the North Pacific bring freshness to the vines, which thus benefit from a temperate climate. The vineyard is planted primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The cultivation of the vines isdone without irrigationand green work is carried out according to the climatic conditions of the vintage.The grape harvest is done by hand.The cultivation team first harvests the grapes on the sunny side of the vine, then on the shaded side a few days later. The berries are harvested at perfect ripeness and are then sorted manually and optically.
To support him in managingDominus Estate,Christian Moueixworks hand in hand with the American technical directorTod MosteroHe studied at the Faculty of Oenology in Bordeaux and his talent as a winemaker is widely recognized.
The prodigious wines of Dominus Estate
The quest for a pure wine of perfect quality
The same meticulous approach applied in the vineyard is reflected in the cellar. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 40% of which are new. The aim is to produce wines of exceptional quality.impeccable qualityand which reflect the purest state of theirexceptional terroirThe challenge is brilliantly met withChristian Moueixand his team!
The wines ofDominus EstateThey are complex, fresh and elegant, and possess great aging potential. In total, the estate produces three wines: Dominus, the prestige wine, Napanook and Othello.DominusIt is structured, with firm and elegant tannins, and reveals all the richness of its terroir with aromas of plum and black fruits.Napanookis crafted with just as much care as Dominus and is also a reliable choice from Dominus Estate. This vintage can be enjoyed younger than Dominus, although it has an aging potential of at least 10 years. The tannins are rounder and the red fruit aromas are vibrant. Finally,Othellois a rich and elegant wine with more melted tannins and luscious red fruit aromas.
