2020 Dominus, Napa Valley
2020 Dominus fra Napa Valley, Californien, er en bemærkelsesværdig vin, der fusionerer elegance og kraft på en unik måde. Dette årgangsvin, skabt af den anerkendte vinmager Christian Moueix, er en sand perle i vinverdenen.
Druerne til denne vin er omhyggeligt udvalgt fra Dominus Estate's eget vingård, der strækker sig over 124 hektar i den ikoniske Napa Valley-region. Den rige jordbund og det gunstige klima i området skaber optimale betingelser for druerne, hvilket resulterer i en vin med komplekse lag og dybde.
I glasset præsenterer 2020 Dominus en intens, dyb rubinrød farve. Næsen byder på en forførende bouquet af modne bær som sorte kirsebær og brombær, ledsaget af subtile noter af cedertræ, vanilje og et strejf af røget egetræ.
Smagsprofilen er dyb og kompleks med en velafbalanceret kombination af saftig frugt og strukturerede tanniner. Den rige frugtkarakter af sorte frugter fortsætter på ganen og udvikler sig smukt med toner af mørk chokolade, krydderier og læder. Vinen afsluttes med en lang, vedvarende finish.
Produceret på Cabernet Sauvignon (88%), Cabernet Franc (7%) og Petit Verdot (5%). Lagring er 18 mdr på franske fade, heraf 40% nye.
99 P: Decanter | 98 P: James Suckling | 96 P: The Wine Independent | 95 P: Jeb Dunnuck | 95 P: Wine Advocate | 95 P: Wine Spectator | 93 P: Vinous
Vinanmeldelser
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- Decanter (12/2023)
With a good decant, the compact, quiet bouquet of this 2020 Dominus begins to show off, exhibiting perfumed aromatics of dark-toned berry fruit, blood orange, and cocoa nibs. It boasts impressive staying power with a real depth of concentration of fruit. Long strands of velvety tannins are interwoven around pure and symphonic black-toned fruit, while bright and present acidity provides the kind of lift that makes the wine seem almost featherweight. A beautiful red florality envelops the finish. (JC)
98
- James Suckling (02/2023)
Aromas of blackcurrants, black cherries, hints of graphite, wet earth, and lavender. Sandalwood. Full-bodied with an impressive and refined structure that runs deep and vertical in the wine. Chewy. Hints of chocolate and hazelnut at the end.
96
- The Wine Independent (N/A)
A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Dominus has a deep garnet-purple color. It rolls out of the glass with expressive notes of baked blackberries, preserved plums, and kirsch, with suggestions of Indian spices, sandalwood, potpourri, and black truffles, plus a ferrous hint. The full-bodied palate delivers a firm, grainy texture with just enough freshness to support the generous fruit, finishing long and oh-so-spicy. Yum!
95
- Jeb Dunnuck (12/2023)
I'd put the 2020 Dominus up with the best in the vintage, and Tod 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. It should benefit from 4-6 years of bottle age and have two decades of overall longevity.
