Dominus 2018 Estate Christian Moueix 100 pts

Critic tasting note: (2018 vintage) "On the incredibly multi-faceted nose: dark mineral notes, candied violets, fine oak, cherry jelly, as well as vanilla, graphite and liquorice. The palate is complex and taut, carried by fine fruit, with ripe tannins and a touch of nougat. Shows freshness as well as length, has definite ageing potential. The best Dominus ever." - Falstaff

"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+." - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, robertparker.com (Feb 26, 2021)

• 100 — Jeb Dunnuck
• 100 — James Suckling
• 99 — Robert Parker / Wine Advocate
• 97 — Wine Spectator