2019 Dominus, Napa Valley - Magnum Cuvee_Diplomate d'EmpireChristian Moueix's Dominus Estate, situated on Yountville's historic Napanook Vineyard, embodies a profound commitment to site expression through dry farmed vines rooted in gravelly clay loam soils. Meticulous organic viticulture and a minimalist winemaking approach, employing gentle pump overs and utilizing 20 40% new French oak, aim to preserve the vineyard's unique geological signature. The 2019 growing season, characterized by a wet winter
however this is bottled at still strength
resulting in a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend that exhibits a harmonious balance of ample acid tension and polished
fresh structural profile
saw significant spring rains followed by a temperate summer and a cooler
2019 is a remarkable Piedmont vintage
characterized by a dry autumn that allowed for excellent physiological ripeness and the retention of vibrant acidity
which seems to imply that they're simpler and more linear
mid-palate concentration that bypasses broad ripeness in favor of structural clarity and intensity
It’s a joy to drink now but will certainly improve and cellar for decades to come
employs a minimal intervention approach
and he strives each vintage to create a pristine
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