{"title":"Dominus Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/dominus_top_banner_03_490x735_f1351330-c4c1-44c1-9aa3-0a4ac08f3176.jpg?v=1785062829\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the late 1960s, while attending the University of California at Davis, Christian Moueix fell in love with the Napa Valley and its wines. Son of Jean-Pierre Moueix, the famed wine merchant and producer from Libourne, France (Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix), Moueix returned home in 1970 to manage the family vineyards, including Châteaux Pétrus, La Fleur-Pétrus, Trotanoy in Pomerol, and Magdelaine in Saint-Émilion.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHis love of Napa Valley lingered, and in 1981, he discovered the historic Napanook Vineyard, a 124-acre site west of Yountville that had been the source of fruit for some of the finest Napa Valley wines of the 1940s and 1950s. In 1982, Moueix entered into a partnership to develop the vineyard, and in 1995, became its sole owner. He chose the name ‘Dominus’—or ‘Lord of the Estate’ in Latin—to underscore his longstanding commitment to stewardship of the land.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/dominus_image_800x1200_06.jpg?v=1785062428\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn 1997, the estate unveiled its landmark winery designed by renowned Swiss architects Herzog \u0026amp; de Meuron. The innovative building utilizes wire gabions filled with local basalt rocks, creating a structure that integrates flawlessly into the landscape while providing natural temperature control ideal for aging wine.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnder Moueix’s leadership and Director of Winemaking Tod Mostero, Dominus has become a pioneer in dry-farming and ecological viticulture in Napa Valley. The estate continues to garner global critical acclaim, with recent vintages—such as the highly sought-after 2021 vintage—earning perfect 100-point scores from premier wine critics.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/dominus_image_800x1200_02.jpg?v=1785061752\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn August 2025, Dominus marked a historic milestone by acquiring the neighboring 86-acre Yountville Ranch Vineyard. This landmark transaction carries immense historical significance, effectively reuniting two premier parcels that were once part of the same original estate granted to Napa pioneer George Yount in 1836. By bringing this historic land back under unified stewardship and nearly doubling its footprint, Dominus has further cemented its legacy and dedication to the unique terroir of the Yountville AVA.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeyond the expansion of Dominus Estate, Christian Moueix’s profound impact on Napa Valley is also embodied in Ulysses Vineyard, his second major California project established in 2008. Situated along the prestigious Oakville bench just north of Dominus, this historic 34-acre estate is dedicated to crafting a distinct, pure expression of Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. Mirroring the same strict dry-farming principles and minimalist philosophy as Dominus, Ulysses has rapidly risen to become a celebrated cult icon in its own right.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/dominus-estate\/\" title=\"Dominus Napanook Christian Moueix\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/christian_edouard_01_490x735_367f9fb6-7f4f-42a2-a489-f16bc4fb7418.jpg?v=1784805892\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJean-Pierre Moueix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eÉtablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix (JPM) is a prominent Bordeaux négociant house founded by Jean-Pierre Moueix in 1937 and situated in Libourne. Jean-Pierre Moueix retired in 1978 and passed away in 2003. In 1991, his son Christian Moueix became president of JPM. Today, leadership seamlessly bridges the second and third generations, as Christian's son, Edouard Moueix, joined the firm in 2003 and now serves as Managing Director.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJPM is highly respected among wine professionals as a Right Bank specialist. Top châteaux, such as Château Lafleur and Château Gazin, are distributed either exclusively or predominantly by JPM. In addition, JPM owns and produces several iconic properties, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/chateau-trotanoy\" title=\"Château Trotanoy Pomerol Jean-Pierre Moueix\"\u003eChâteau Trotanoy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/chateau-la-fleur-petrus\" title=\"Château La Fleur-Pétrus Pomerol Jean-Pierre Moueix\"\u003eChâteau La Fleur-Pétrus\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/chateau-hosanna\" title=\"Château Hosanna Pomerol Jean-Pierre Moueix\"\u003eChâteau Hosanna\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/chateau-latour-a-pomerol\" title=\"Château Latour à Pomerol Jean-Pierre Moueix\"\u003eChâteau Latour à Pomerol\u003c\/a\u003e, and Château Lagrange à Pomerol. Under Edouard's direction, the family has significantly expanded its Saint-Émilion footprint, acquiring \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/chateau-belair-monange\" title=\"Château Bélair-Monange Saint-Émilion Jean-Pierre Moueix\"\u003eChâteau Bélair-Monange (1er Grand Cru Classé)\u003c\/a\u003e in 2008 and Clos La Madeleine in 2017. In June 2023, they unveiled a monumental new cellar at Bélair-Monange designed by the world-renowned architects Herzog \u0026amp; de Meuron.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTheir older vintages hold a premium value because JPM stores all its inventory in perfect conditions within its Libourne cellars. These library wines are released strategically after several years—and sometimes even decades. Consequently, securing a direct allocation from JPM is widely considered the best way to purchase aged Right Bank wines. While traditionally rooted in Bordeaux, the company has also expanded its luxury merchant portfolio internationally, securing high-profile global distribution partnerships like Australia's cult icon Giaconda Chardonnay.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChâteau Pétrus was managed by Christian Moueix starting in 1970, but in 2008, he announced his intention to step back from its daily operations, limiting his role to that of a consultant.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChristian Moueix also owns vineyards in Napa Valley, California, most notably \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/dominus-estate\" title=\"Dominus Napa Valley Christian Moueix\"\u003eDominus Estate\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/ulysses-vineyard\" title=\"Ulysses Vineyard Napa Valley Christian Moueix\"\u003eUlysses Vineyard\u003c\/a\u003e, both globally recognized among California’s finest cult estates.\u003c\/h3\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"b040-dominus-napa-valley-2018-750ml","title":"[B040] DOMINUS NAPA VALLEY 2018 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominus Estate produces world-class, Bordeaux-style blends that beautifully marry the rich fruit concentration of Napa Valley with the structure, restraint, and complexity of fine Bordeaux. Sourced entirely from the historic, dry-farmed Napanook Vineyard, the estate focuses on minimalist winemaking to allow the unique terroir of the Yountville AVA to shine. Dominus is the ultimate expression of the estate. This profound, powerful, and deeply complex Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend is celebrated for its seamless structure, polished tannins, and extraordinary aging potential. It is a legendary collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/dominus-estate\/\" title=\"Dominus Napanook Christian Moueix\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Dominus slowly emerges from the glass with profound notes of blackcurrant cordial, ripe black plums, boysenberries and Black Forest cake with hints of violets, star anise, cracked black pepper, raspberry leaves and pencil lead, plus a touch of garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers impactful black fruit layers, creating a beguiling sense of richness that is beautifully countered by invigorating freshness and great poise, framed by super ripe, plush tannins and beautiful tension, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note and, finally, lots of mineral sparks. For all that it is at the moment, one cannot help but feel that this 2018 is holding something back. Give it a good five years in bottle, at least, and then get set for what I suspect will be a mind-blowing transformation over the next 30 years+. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRP99+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is an example of a cool ripening vintage,\" Dominus's technical director, Tod Mostero, said. \"It was a late season—everything was late from budbreak onward. We started harvesting on October 1st, then we got about an inch of rain, so we stopped, then we started again on the 9th and continued to the 15th.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProprietor Christian Moueix added, \"We thought the elements of the 2018 vintage were very refined, and we wanted to play on that in the wine. It was the wines with a lot of delicacy and precision that went into the Dominus blend this year.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe grace, purity and precision of this 2018 Dominus is absolutely captivating right now. And yet, poised on the brink of perfection, its promise of something more with time in bottle is at the heart of its allure. Embrace this wine for the very fact that it doesn't give you everything up front and all at once.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/dominus_image_800x1200_02.jpg?v=1785061752\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49507366961380,"sku":"U05060002AAJ2018","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/dominus_2018_02_735x735_93bbc232-f9ab-4ebe-9b79-bfcfbaeeb13e.jpg?v=1785059917"},{"product_id":"b177-dominus-napa-valley-2019-750ml","title":"[B177] DOMINUS NAPA VALLEY 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominus Estate produces world-class, Bordeaux-style blends that beautifully marry the rich fruit concentration of Napa Valley with the structure, restraint, and complexity of fine Bordeaux. Sourced entirely from the historic, dry-farmed Napanook Vineyard, the estate focuses on minimalist winemaking to allow the unique terroir of the Yountville AVA to shine. Dominus is the ultimate expression of the estate. This profound, powerful, and deeply complex Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend is celebrated for its seamless structure, polished tannins, and extraordinary aging potential. It is a legendary collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/dominus-estate\/\" title=\"Dominus Napanook Christian Moueix\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2019 Dominus is blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, aged in 40% new French oak. Impressively dark-hued in the glass, it yields scents of cherries and cassis on the nose—or is it black cherries and redcurrants? Subtle notes of mocha, pencil shavings and almost Graves-like earthiness wind through the concentrated, medium to full-bodied palate, giving it a sense of savory gravitas, while the finish is silky and long, leaving a lingering residue of soft tannins and mouthwatering freshness. \u003cstrong\u003eRP98\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/dominus_image_800x1200_02.jpg?v=1785061752\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49519121531108,"sku":"U05060002AAJ2019","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/dominus_2019_02_735x735_480db823-4b1e-4521-8fc1-1cfceeaa259f.jpg?v=1785232161"},{"product_id":"b329-dominus-napa-valley-2020-750ml","title":"[B329] DOMINUS NAPA VALLEY 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominus Estate produces world-class, Bordeaux-style blends that beautifully marry the rich fruit concentration of Napa Valley with the structure, restraint, and complexity of fine Bordeaux. Sourced entirely from the historic, dry-farmed Napanook Vineyard, the estate focuses on minimalist winemaking to allow the unique terroir of the Yountville AVA to shine. Dominus is the ultimate expression of the estate. This profound, powerful, and deeply complex Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend is celebrated for its seamless structure, polished tannins, and extraordinary aging potential. It is a legendary collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Dominus Napanook Christian Moueix\" href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/dominus-estate\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI'd put the 2020 Dominus up with the best in the vintage, and Tod Mostero commented that he actually liked the 2020 more than the 2019. I wouldn't go that far, but there's no denying this is a beautiful wine loaded with darker currants, cassis, graphite, and chalky minerality. It's medium to full-bodied, has a dense, inward, concentrated style, fine-grained tannins, and a solid mid-palate of both power and finesse. \u003cstrong\u003eJD95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn excellent wine, the 2020 Dominus delivers waves of dark fruit—think predominantly cassis. A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, it's full-bodied and richly textured, perhaps a bit warm and open-knit because of the summer's heat, but with a long, velvety finish attractively tinged with mocha and dark chocolate. \u003cstrong\u003eRP95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDirector of Viticulture and Winemaking Tod Mostero pointed out that low-rainfall years—like 2020—can be some of the best performers at Dominus. That said, when rainfall is just a bit more than half of the average of the past 25 years, it can't help but impact the wine. Coupled with the season's warmth, yields were down substantially.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter picking, the fruit was then sorted extensively by hand and run through an optical sorter. Harvesting wrapped up prior to the Glass Fire ignition on September 27. \"We produced only 30% of a normal crop.\" said Mostero. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/dominus_image_800x1200_02.jpg?v=1785061752\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49519173566692,"sku":"U05060002AAJ2020","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/dominus_2020_01_735x735_e6d1cf25-8c8c-4f5b-bc7c-465bf709455b.jpg?v=1785232799"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/collections\/dominus_banner_396x560_01.jpg?v=1785062688","url":"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/organic-napa-valley-dominus-estate.oembed","provider":"Vin et Saké Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}