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Dominus Estate, is a California wine estate producing Bordeaux style blends, owned by Christian Moueix. The winery is located in Yountville within the Napa Valley AVA.

George C. Yount, (founder of Yountville), planted in 1836 the first vines of the valley on the location of Napanook vineyard. 

In 1850 the property was bought by Charles Hopper, and owners since include Hugh La Rue, a pioneer in the use of rootstock and John Daniel Jr., the owner of Inglenook Winery who bought the estate in 1946.

Following Daniel's death in 1970, Napanook passed to his daughters Robin Lail and Marcia Smith who in 1982 began a partnership with Christian Moueix.

Moueix, also in charge of production at Château Pétrus and president of Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix, became the sole owner of Dominus Estate when Lail and Smith sold their shares in 1995.

With the previous thirteen vintages crushed and aged at nearby  Rombauer Winery,^] a new winery was constructed in 1996 - it was constructed from stone-filled gabions to provide protection from scorching heat by day and the cold at night. 

From an estate of 124 acres (50 ha), the vineyard area extends 108 acres (44 ha) in 14 blocks

The annual production is 7,500 to 12,000 cases which includes both Dominus and Napanook.

Varietals

86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot.

Appearance

Deep garnet red color with purple
hues

Aroma

Aromas of dark fruits such as blackberry, plum, and black cherry. Notes of cassis, vanilla, and a hint of spice. Subtle oak influences with hints of
cedar and tobacco

Palate

Full-bodied with a velvety texture. Ripe fruit flavors with layers of  complexity. Well-integrated tannins and balanced acidity. Long finish with a touch of dark
chocolate and espresso

Food pairing :

Red meat, White meat, Game meat, Mushroom, Cheese. Grilled ribeye steak or lamb chops. Roasted root vegetables with herbs. Aged cheeses like Parmigiano- Reggiano or aged Gouda. Dark chocolate dessert or flourless
chocolate cake

Size of vineyard  (42 ha), (42 International sized rugby pitches)

One definitely for the cellar

Ageing potential

AT LEAST 10-12 years

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