Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Dominus |
Label Name: | Napa Valley (ex Ch 2024) |
Vintage: | 2007 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Yountville, Napa Valley, California |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.1% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 94%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Petit Verdot 3% |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98/100; Wine Enthusiast 97; Wine & Spirits 96; Jancis Robinson 18. 5/20; James Suckling 93
Tasting Note
Deep ruby; aromas of black currant, black cherry, cedar, licorice and incense. Full-bodied, concentrated palate with silky yet firm tannins, savory herbs and spice, bright freshness and a long, elegant finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese roast pork (char siu), spicy Sichuan beef.
Production Method
Grapes dry‑farmed at the Napanook estate; minimal-intervention vinification; matured ~18 months in French oak (approximately 40% new).
Vineyard Info
Dominus Estate, founded by Christian Moueix on the historic Napanook vineyard in Yountville (Napa Valley). Produces Bordeaux-style blends and is renowned for precision and age-worthiness.