The Winery Dominus of Yountville of California

Winery Dominus
The winery offers 3 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.4.
This estate is part of the Jean-Pierre Moueix.
It is ranked in the top 10 of the estates of California.
It is located in Yountville in the region of California

The Winery Dominus is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 3 wines for sale in of Yountville to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the charming town of Yountville, in the prestigious wine region of Napa Valley, California, Domaine Dominus is a world-renowned winemaking establishment. Designed to be a true paradise for the vine, Domaine Dominus is a symbol of the perfect harmony between the excellence of the Californian terroir and French savoir-faire in winemaking. The estate stretches over 124 acres of magnificent vineyards, mostly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot varietals. The impressive landscape is punctuated by meticulously maintained rows of robust vines standing against the majestic backdrop of the Mayacamas mountains. Aware of the priceless value of this land, Domaine Dominus is actively committed to preserving the natural balance of its environment. Therefore, the farming on the estate is carried out with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Thanks to environmentally friendly viticultural techniques, the estate succeeds in producing high-quality wines that highlight the essence of the terroir. Domaine Dominus is famous for producing elegant and complex wines. The eponymous brand "Dominus" is a premium Cabernet Sauvignon, recognized for its depth, structure, and its ability to evolve over time. French winemaking techniques subtly combine with the characteristics of the Californian terroir to create a wine with intense aromas and a well-defined character. The estate itself is an architectural marvel. The winery, designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron, is a modern illustration of harmony between man and nature. With its walls made of stones from the estate and its greenery-covered roof, it blends perfectly into the landscape.

Top Winery Dominus wines

Looking for the best Winery Dominus wines in Yountville among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Dominus wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Dominus wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Dominus

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Dominus

How Winery Dominus wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of sloth pork loin, rice with paprika and merguez or cream chicken with mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Dominus

On the nose the red wine of Winery Dominus. often reveals types of flavors of iron, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of oaky, citrus or smoke. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Dominus. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Dominus

  • 1994With an average score of 4.61/5
  • 1991With an average score of 4.59/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.55/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1992With an average score of 4.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Dominus.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Petit Verdot

Discovering the wine region of Yountville

The wine region of Yountville is located in the region of Napa Valley of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Grgich Hills or the Domaine Grgich Hills produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Yountville are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Yountville often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, boysenberries or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, tobacco or black cherries.

In the mouth of Yountville is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 90 estates and châteaux in the of Yountville, producing 144 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Yountville go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

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Planning a wine route in the of Yountville? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Dominus.

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.