DOMINUS ESTATE
NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 2023
WHY BUY: After not releasing a 2022 vintage, Dominus Estate has returned in style with the debut of the 97-point 2023 vintage, at one of the best prices in years. Christian Moueix, the Right Bank icon, crafted the wines of Château Petrus, among others, has done it again with this stunning lineup, which also includes the 2023 Napanook, one of the best “second wines” in all of Napa Valley. Remember, folks: no sooner do we acquire a case of Dominus than it leaves us … so you’ll want to hop on this quickly to secure yours now!
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: Jeb Dunnuck awarded the Dominus 97 points, praising its “incredible level of purity and refinement.” Antonio Galloni emphasized the approachability of this vintage in his 96-point review: “Soft contours wrap around a core of pliant red/purplish fruit. Lavender, rose petal and gently spiced overtones caress the mid-palate and finish. I expect the 2023 will drink well with minimal cellaring,”
OUR TASTING NOTES: In the glass, these Cabernets defy typical Napa stereotypes. They’re intense without coming across as heavy, powerful without being ponderous, and remarkably fresh despite their concentration. Each wine exhibits that signature Dominus balance: structured enough for decades of aging, yet offering abundant pleasure in their youth.
THE STORY: The extraordinary, for Christian Moueix, has come to feel ordinary. We expect perfection of him. How else to explain his track record over the years, with, most remarkably, his transformation of Château Petrus into a global icon? Since launching the winery, in 1983, he's been clear and direct in his m.o.: to marry European finesse to Napa power. The results have been nothing less than brilliant. At the heart of his approach is an almost-unheard of practice in sun-drenched Napa: dry farming.. By denying the vines irrigation, Moueix forces them to struggle, sending the roots deep into the volcanic soil at the base of the Mayacamas Mountains. The result: fruit that possesses both extraordinary complexity and terroir specificity.
OUR GUARANTEE: As always,rest assured that we source these wines directly from the estate, to ensure perfect provenance. So don’t hesitate to jump on these. But do it quickly — Dominus has been known to vanish from here in a matter of hours!
*Offer NOT valid in-store. This offer is made pre-arrival, with wines estimated to be delivered to your preferred store in Summer 2026. All sale prices are the lowest available at Total Wine & More and ONLY valid through Concierge Sales. No further discounts or coupons may be applied. The price reflected on your order form is subject to change after the order is placed in the event of a change in tariffs or taxes that are imposed by the U.S. government, or in the case of currency fluctuations of 10% or greater. Offer not valid in KS, MI, NE, NY, OK, or TN. This offer will expire on Sunday, February 8th, 2026.