Dominus Estate (1994)

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Vinee Beschreibung und Bewertung

99/100 PP

'Christian Moueix and his talented winemaking team continue to rewrite the definition of a Napa Valley reference point wine. I have had a difficult time keeping the corks in my bottles of 1994 Dominus. Eight-thousand cases were produced from a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 12% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot. In this vintage, 174 days passed between bud break and the harvest, a remarkable period of time for any wine region in the world. The 1994 is a strikingly thick, compellingly rich wine with the texture of a great Pomerol, despite being made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine exhibits a dense purple color, and an incredibly fragrant nose of jammy black fruits, spice, smoke, and loamy, truffle-like scents. In the mouth, it is full-bodied, with thrilling levels of extract and richness, but no sense of heaviness or harshness. This seamless Dominus possesses no hard edges, as its acidity, tannin, and alcohol are beautifully meshed with copious quantities of ripe fruit. This wine offers early drinking, yet has the potential to last for 30+ years.'
(Robert M. Parker, Jr., robertparker.com)

97+/100 WT

'Ganz anders der fantastische 1994 Dominus, der in 10 Jahren durchaus wieder die Perfektion der früheren Fruchtphase erreichen könnte. Wirkte erstaunlich zugänglich, dezent animalisch mit viel Leder und erster, feiner Süße, aber darunter versteckt sich enorme Kraft und Substanz mit voll intakten Tanninen, die eine lange Zukunft garantieren.'
(Achim Becker, wineterminator.com)