Parker about Dominus 2012
The exuberance and drama in the stunning nose of the dense plum-colored 2012 Dominus offers up notes of Asian spice, ripe, black currants, kirsch, tobacco leaf and Christmas fruitcake. It is full-bodied and opulent, with no hard edges, a seamless integration of acidity, wood and tannin and a density and richness that are built to go on for 25-30 years.

Suckling over Dominus 2012
Fabulous purity and clarity of fruit. Blackcurrants, blackberries and violets. Full body, big soft tannins and a chocolate, hazelnut and dark fruit character. Some hot stones. Fruit at the finish. Ripe and velvety finish. Better in 2020 but delicious to drink now. Wonderful Dominus.
Description
Land | United States of America |
Region | California |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 93%, Petit Verdot 5%, Cabernet Franc 2% |
Alkoholgehalt | 14.50% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Dominus Estate, 2570 Napa Nook Rd, Yountville, CA 94599, USA |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2015 - 2045 |
Parker Punkte | 98+ |
Jahrgang | 2012 |
California, United States of America
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Dominus 2012

The 2012 Dominus, a majestic red wine from the sun-drenched Napa Valley, embodies a harmonious symphony of the senses. The deep ruby red color reflects the intensity and richness of this wine, which exudes an aura of elegance at first glance.
A seductive blend of aromas unfolds on the nose. Dark berries, especially ripe blackcurrants and juicy blackberries, dance together and blend with a subtle hint of black cherries. A hint of spice, delicate tobacco, and soft leather lends the bouquet a deep, complex dimension that transforms the wine into an olfactory experience.
The taste of the Dominus 2012 enters the palate like an artistic dance. Full-bodied and powerful, it presents itself with ripe tannins that blend into a velvety texture. The fruitiness remains intact, while the balanced acidity lends the wine a remarkable freshness. A harmonious interplay of structure and finesse that takes the palate on an unforgettable journey through the world of wine.
Dominus Estate
Information about the winemaker:
The history of the Dominus winery is inextricably linked to the history of Christian Moueix, one of the greatest and most well-known winemakers of our time. With more than five decades of experience in wine production in the legendary wine-growing region of Bordeaux and around 40 years of experience on the soil of the Napa Valley in the USA, there is probably no other winemaker in the world who has such an incomparable insight into the old and the new Weinwelt has won like Moueix.
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