1999 Dominus Estate Christian Moueix, Napa Valley, USA Arnaud Mortet mica inclusions

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followed by stints at other certified vineyards throughout the Rhone

Carbonically vinifed grolleau and cabernet franc from Galbrun's demeter certified estate

Production is truly tiny—about one barrel

Pressed as whole cluster and fermented in used barrels from different size

1999 Dominus Estate Christian Moueix, Napa Valley, USA Arnaud Mortet mica inclusionsA cool, late harvest vintage that plays directly into Dominus Bordeaux informed architecture. Sourced from the Napanook Vineyards gravelly, alluvial soils, the 1999 is Cabernet dominant, fermented with meticulous temperature control and aged in largely used French oak to spotlight site over wood. Now fully in its prime, it shows dark currant and plum, olive tapenade, graphite, dried tobacco, and the savory herb mineral thread that defines classic