Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dominus
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley (ex Ch 2024)
Vintage:
 
2001
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Napanook / Yountville)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (81%), Cabernet Franc (10%), Petit Verdot (5%), Merlot (4%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98 pts (2011); Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 98 pts; The Wine Independent 98 pts; Decanter ~97 pts; multiple high scores from Wine Enthusiast, Jeb Dunnuck and international critics

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, black plum and cassis with espresso, smoked meat, licorice and savory umami. Full-bodied, densely textured with firm, chalky tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), wagyu sukiyaki, Peking duck, miso-glazed black cod.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, thoroughly sorted fruit from dry‑farmed estate blocks; traditional Bordeaux-style fermentation and extraction; aged ~18–20 months in French oak (including new oak); minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Dominus Estate, established by Christian Moueix (1983) on the historic Napanook vineyard in Yountville. 42 ha estate, gravelly clay‑loam soils, dry‑farmed viticulture and an architect-designed winery (Herzog & de Meuron).