Dominus Napa Valley (ex Ch 2024) 2001
| 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).
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