Fine Wine Online Auction

November 22, 2016

LOT 408

Lot 408

DOMINUS ESTATE NAPANOOK VINEYARD 1996 (1)
DOMINUS ESTATE 2003 (2) 95 WA
DOMINUS ESTATE 2006 (2) 96 WA

DOMINUS ESTATE NAPANOOK VINEYARD 1996 (1)
DOMINUS ESTATE 2003 (2) 95 WA
DOMINUS ESTATE 2006 (2) 96 WA
Lot 408 Details
DOMINUS ESTATE NAPANOOK VINEYARD 1996 (1)
Napa Valley.

DOMINUS ESTATE 2003 (2)
Napa.

The 2003 Dominus is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot (14.1% alcohol). Remarkably, it is the 20th vintage for Christian Moueix. Always a Bordeaux-inspired wine with restraint yet substance as well as a textured richness, the 2003 exhibits a deep plum/ruby/purple color, a creamy, opulent texture, no hard edges, and a wonderful sweetness of foresty, black currant and cherry fruit mixed with underbrush and hints of Chinese black tea. Well-proportioned and full-bodied, yet never over-stated or out of balance, this is another beauty from Moueix. Drink it over the next 15+ years. 95 WA

DOMINUS ESTATE 2006 (2)
Napa.

Very deep garnet-purple colour. A wonderfully perfumed nose of violets, crushed blackberries, black cherries, mace and cloves leading into some smoked meat and mocha aromas with swirling. Very structured on the palate with high acidity, a medium to high level of fine tannins and a full body providing plenty of flesh in the mid-palate. Very long layered finish. 96 WA


5 bts. per lot $900 - $1,200

Realised: $1,080
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 408
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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