COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2010
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Dominus Estate
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Dominus Estate, produced by Christian Moueix in Napa Valley's Yountville appellation, is a celebrated Bordeaux-style blend. The 2010 vintage is noted for its complexity and elegance, a result of the estate's unique terroir and the winemaker's meticulous approach. This year's wine reflects the challenges of the growing season, demonstrating resilience and balance. Christian Moueix, with his deep family history in winemaking, has positioned Dominus as a leading estate in California, known for its distinctive expression of Napa Valley fruit combined with Old World finesse.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Christian Moueix also managed Château Pétrus.
Fact 02
The 2010 vintage faced a challenging weather cycle.
Fact 03
Dominus is often compared to top Bordeaux growths.
Fact 04
Robert Parker awarded the 2010 vintage a perfect 100 points.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Dominus Estate involves meticulous vineyard selection and hand-sorting of grapes, both by cluster and by berry using optical sorting technology. Fermentation is guided by gentle pump-overs to manage extraction. The wine undergoes hand-racking every three months during its aging process. The 2010 vintage was aged in 40% new oak barrels, a practice that contributes to the wine's structure and complexity. The overall approach prioritizes minimal intervention to allow the expression of the Yountville terroir.
