Dominus Estate Bordeaux 2008 (750 ml)

Dominus Estate is the Napa Valley property of Bordeaux producer Christian Moueix. The wine is bottled from the historic Napanook Vineyard. Located at the foothills of the Mayacamas, the vineyard was planted in 1838 and continues to evolve under the stewardship of Christian Moueix. The estate’s Bordeaux varietals benefit from the Yountville microclimate where temperatures are moderated by cool breezes from the San Pablo Bay. The resulting wine is a uniquely refined expression of this special terroir.

Critic Ratings

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Review - Rated 99:

Wine Advocate presents the 2008 Dominus as a powerful, masculine expression with substantial body, structure, density, and texture. Its depth and balance place it among the estate's strongest back-to-back releases of the modern era. The review expects the wine to develop well over a 25- to 30-year horizon.

James Suckling Review - Rated 95:

James Suckling emphasizes the purity and perfume of the 2008 Dominus, with currant, floral, and mint aromas leading the way. The full-bodied palate carries round, velvety tannins into a finish marked by chocolate and ripe berry flavors. Its combination of fruit, structure, and length makes this a classically proportioned vintage built for development.

Wine Spectator Review - Rated 94:

Wine Spectator found the 2008 Dominus notably Bordeaux-like, with firm structure, lively acidity, and tightly knit tannins. Dried currant and berry flavors are layered with loamy earth, anise, and mineral accents. The review also praised its complexity and identified it as a particularly compelling young Dominus.