Fine Wine Auction

September 1018, 2018
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LOT 578

Lot 578

DOMINUS ESTATE 2002 (1) 99 WA
DOMINUS ESTATE 2005 (1) 98 WA
DOMINUS ESTATE 2006 (1) 96 WA
DOMINUS ESTATE 2008 (1) 94 WS 99 WA

DOMINUS ESTATE 2002 (1) 99 WA
DOMINUS ESTATE 2005 (1) 98 WA
DOMINUS ESTATE 2006 (1) 96 WA
DOMINUS ESTATE 2008 (1) 94 WS 99 WA
Lot 578 Details
DOMINUS ESTATE 2002 (1)

Napa Valley.

A flawless, seamless integration of tannin, wood, alcohol and acidity is found in this dense, plum/purple-colored Dominus, along with copious notes of sweet black currants interwoven with kirsch, forest floor, unsmoked cigar tobacco, new saddle leather and forest floor. Full-bodied with velvety tannins, stunning elegance and a 45-second finish, this sensational 2002 rivals two of the all-time great wines made at Dominus, 1991 and 1994. June 2012 Drink: 2012-2032 WA 99

DOMINUS ESTATE 2005 (1)

Napa Valley.

This is one of the vintage’s greatest wines. Dense purple and youthful, with a glorious nose of earth, blackcurrants, sweet black cherries and incense, the oak is pushed way in the background, as it is in all of the Moueix wines, and the result is a wine of terroir, of great originality and authenticity. This full-bodied classic from Dominus can be drunk now, but really won’t hit its prime for another 4-5 years and last at least another two decades or more. June 2015 Drink: 2019-2040 WA 98

DOMINUS ESTATE 2006 (1)

Napa Valley.

Very deep garnet-purple colour. A wonderfully perfumed nose of violets, crushed blackberries, black cherries, mace and cloves leading into some smoked meat and mocha aromas with swirling. Very structured on the palate with high acidity, a medium to high level of fine tannins and a full body providing plenty of flesh in the mid-palate. Very long layered finish. WA 96

DOMINUS ESTATE 2008 (1)

Napa Valley.

Made in a more masculine style, the 2008 Dominus has all of that along with bigger body and more structure, fat, density and texture. Both are brilliant wines and they represent the finest back-to-back vintages for Dominus since 2001 and 2002 or 1990 and 1991. Both the 2007 and 2008 Dominus should drink well for 25-30 years. WS 94 WA 99

4 bts.    per lot $1,000 - $1,500

Realised: $1,716
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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