2018 Dominus
Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Issue Date 27th Feb 2021
Source Issue 253 End of February 2021, The Wine Advocate
Rating 99+ points
Release Price NA
Drink Date 2026 - 2056
Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Dominus slowly emerges from the glass with profound notes of blackcurrant cordial, ripe black plums,boysenberries and Black Forest cake with hints of violets, star anise, cracked black pepper, raspberry leaves and pencil lead, plus a touch of garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers impactful black fruit layers, creating a beguiling sense of richness that is beautifully
countered by invigorating freshness and great poise, framed by super
ripe, plush tannins and beautiful tension, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note and, finally, lots of mineral sparks. For all that it is at the moment, one cannot help but feel that this 2018 is holding something back. Give it a good five years in bottle, at least, and then get set for what I suspect will be a mind-blowing transformation over the next 30 years+.
2015 Dominus
Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Issue Date 1st Nov 2017
Source 233, The Wine Advocate
Rating 100p ⇒パーフェクトです
Release Price NA
Drink Date 2019 - 2055 ⇒飲み頃に入っています
Bottled in July 2017 and composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the Dominus 2015 Proprietary Red Wine leaps from the glass with notes of fresh wild blueberries, crushed blackberries and black currant juice with touches of wild thyme, underbrush, iron ore and aniseed with wafts of lavender and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has incredible energy and vivacity, with the firm, pixelated tannins and lively backbone skillfully framing the muscular fruit, finishing with wonderful length and depth.