2023, Dominus, Jean-Pierre Moueix, NAPA VALLEYThe 2023 is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot. The 2023 Dominus is opaque purple black in colour, it slowly unfurls to reveal a powerful core of blackcurrant jelly, ripe black plums, and fresh blueberries, followed by hints of menthol, crushed rocks, dried sage, black truffles, and black olives. The full bodied palate is both generous and energetic, displaying an impressive array of savoury and earthy nuances among

94-95 James Suckling

White clay soils and much sunshine

Uniting classicism and charm

The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and a lovely

giving depth on the mid-palate

Compact but soft

but that is the year

and redcurrant jelly followed by hints of graphite

The 2025 La Lagune is fabulous—one of the clear sleepers of the vintage

Pale lemon yellow

charcoal slate character

with oyster shell salinity adding breadth and texture