COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2009
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Dominus Estate
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Dominus Estate 2009 is a red wine from the Napa Valley AVA, specifically the Yountville sub-region. It is produced by Dominus Estate, the Napa Valley venture of Bordeaux proprietor Christian Moueix. The wine originates from the historic Napanook Vineyard, established in 1838. The 2009 vintage benefited from an ideal growing season, marked by balanced rainfall and moderate temperatures, leading to optimal berry development. The estate's philosophy centers on minimal intervention and respecting the vineyard's unique terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.3%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Napanook Vineyard was planted in 1838, making it one of Napa's historic sites.
Fact 02
Christian Moueix also owns Château Pétrus in Bordeaux.
Fact 03
The estate practices dry farming to encourage deep root growth.
Fact 04
Minimal intervention is a core philosophy at Dominus Estate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Dominus Estate emphasizes minimal intervention. Grapes undergo meticulous sorting, both by hand and using optical technology. Fermentation is managed lot-by-lot with gentle pump-overs for extraction. A vertical wine press is employed for a refined press wine. The wine is subsequently aged for 18-20 months in 100% French oak barrels, with a portion of new oak contributing to its development. The estate practices dry farming as a key vineyard management technique.
