In Bond Fine Wine. 2018 Christian Moueix Napanook, Yountville, California, USA. Red usa-california in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 97/100 (JS). Drinking window: 2021+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Dominus Estate is the Napa Valley project of Christian Moueix (of Petrus fame). Firmly established as one of California's most ervered wines, marrying Bordeax sensibility with Napa terroir. Since its first vintage in the 1980s, Dominus has been celebrated as one of the icon Napa wines.
James Molesworth (JM) — 92/100 · Wine Spectator, 31/10/2021 · Drink 2021-2032
Tightly packed, with red and black currant and cherry reduction notes compressed with sanguine, iron and singed cedar streaks. The long, finely tuned finish has a mouthwatering echo. Approachable, but no rush. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2032.
James Suckling (JS) — 97/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 29/05/2021 · Drink 2021+
Gorgeous aromas of plums and currants with some wet earth, mushroom, bark and incense undertones. Woody. Medium-to full-bodied with such beautiful depth and length. So subtle and long. Fabulous harmony. One of the best I have ever tasted. Drink or hold.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 94/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 27/01/2021 · Drink 2021 - 2036
The 2018 Napanook showed incredibly well, with fabulous creme de cassis, spring flowers, graphite, and green tobacco aromas and flavors. With terrific ripeness, medium to full body, and ripe, yet polished tannins, this beauty should be snatched up by savvy readers. It should evolve for 15 years or more. The blend is 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot, aged in 20%…