Ulysses Vineyard

Established in 2008 by Christian Moueix, Ulysses Vineyard is a jewel of the Napa Valley, dedicated to crafting an exceptional, singular Cabernet Sauvignon. Located along the prestigious Oakville bench—just north of Dominus Estate—this historic 34-acre property, once part of the legendary Charles Hopper Ranch, sits on an alluvial fan optimal for growing grapes of extraordinary depth.

Guided by Director of Winemaking Tod Mostero, Ulysses mirrors the meticulous, minimalist philosophy of Dominus. Through strict adherence to dry-farming (non-irrigation) and deep respect for the land, the estate coaxes the vine's roots deep into the soil. The result is a profound, structured wine with refined tannins and a striking sense of place, rapidly earning Ulysses its status as a highly coveted cult icon in the wine world.

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Jean-Pierre Moueix

Établissements 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.

JPM 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 Château Trotanoy, Château La Fleur-Pétrus, Château Hosanna, Château Latour à Pomerol, and Château Lagrange à Pomerol. Under Edouard's direction, the family has significantly expanded its Saint-Émilion footprint, acquiring Château Bélair-Monange (1er Grand Cru Classé) 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 & de Meuron.

Their 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.

Château 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.

Christian Moueix also owns vineyards in Napa Valley, California, most notably Dominus Estate and Ulysses Vineyard, both globally recognized among California’s finest cult estates.