Classification | |
Type | Rouge |
Marque | Christian Moueix |
Millésime | 1991 |
Pays | États Unis |
Région | Napa Valley |
Volume | |
État | Parfait |
Étiquette | Parfait |
Consommable | -2027 |
Stock | 0 |
In a blind tasting, both the 1990 and 1991 wines were identified as being French by all eight tasters. I pulled these wines from my cellar to insert as ringers, so I was particularly miffed at not getting their origin correct. The 1991 is the finest Dominus to date, although the 1994 may eventually rival it. The wine is incredibly expansive, rich, complex, fragrant, concentrated, and compelling in all respects. The opaque ruby/purple color is followed by huge quantities of sweet jammy fruit nicely touched by tar, licorice, and earthy scents reminiscent of the aroma of fresh black truffles. The wine is extremely concentrated, opulently-textured, and voluptuous, with huge reserves of juicy fruit. It is a marvelous Pomerol-like wine of exceptional purity and harmony.
Marked by an earthy, cedary edge, it manages to showcase a supple, harmonious core of currant, tobacco, mineral and anise flavors. Finishes with thick but polished tannins.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 20/20 points.