Dominus Moueix: Ulysses 2023

Dominus Moueix: Ulysses 2023 1,5 l

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Cabernet Sauvignon 95%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Petit Verdot 2%
rød, tør
15,0% Vol.
Drikkemoden: 2029–2055
Pakket ind i: 1 OHK
silkeblød og aromatisk
saftig
velsmagende & krydret
Lobenberg: 99/100
Suckling: 99/100
Jeb Dunnuck: 97/100
Parker: 96+/100
USA, Californien, Napa Valley
Allergener: Sulfitter,
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Heiner Lobenberg om:
Ulysses 2023

99
/100

Næsten ren cabernet fra Dominus-huset af Christian Moueix. Et prestigeprojekt fra Moueix på den gamle Schmidt-ranch nord for Napanook-Dominus-vinmarkerne, der ligger på den sydlige grænse af Oakville. Koldere om vinteren, varmere om sommeren. Lige ved siden af den berømte "Marthas Vineyard" og "To Kalon" fra Beckstoffer, velkendt terroir i dalen for fine vine fulde af finesse, men endnu mere for ekstremt dybe og rige, endda maskuline vine, Pauillac-stil fra Chateau Latour, helt anderledes end den ultrafine Dominus i Evangile-Pomerol-stil. Omhyggeligt modnet, mindre end 50 % ny fransk eg. Næsten purpurfarvet i dyb rød, tobak, cedertræ, cassis, brombær, appelsinskal, let lakrids, grafit, syren og lidt hindbær. Smuk chokoladenote i den fløjlsagtige, rige tannin. Fyldig og rig og alligevel fuld af spil, uendelig rig og lang i eftersmagen. Stor, men alligevel med de vidunderligt bløde, charmerende egenskaber fra den fantastiske 2023-årgang.

99
/100

Suckling om: Ulysses

This is evolving beautifully, with aromas of blueberries, limes, sandalwood, cedar, black currants and a hint of cardamom. Medium- to full-bodied with totally integrated tannins that melt into the wine and give it a structured presence, framing and an endless center palate. Best Ulysses ever? Cabernet sauvignon with touches of cab franc and petit verdot. Drink or hold.

97
/100

Jeb Dunnuck om: Ulysses

More cassis, chalky minerality, graphite, and sappy violet notes intermixed with orange blossom aromatics define the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon. Based primarily on Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot and aged 20 months in 40% new French oak, it's medium to full-bodied and has a round, layered, concentrated mouthfeel with ripe tannins and the vintage's fresh, focused style. This is more structured, with slightly more acidity compared to its stablemate Dominus, and it will evolve beautifully on its balance over the coming two-plus decades. Drink 2025-2050.

96+
/100

Parker om: Ulysses

Ulysses is produced by the Dominus team from a separate vineyard not far to the north, planted to 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% each Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Aged in 40% new French oak, it's always a bit more restrained and linear in style than the more opulent Dominus. This 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon won't be released until Spring 2027. Sandalwood and cedar accents black cherries and loamy earth on the nose, while the medium- to full-bodied palate is rich and velvety, with a long, moderately tannic and spice-tinged (think cinnamon and clove) finish.

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Dominus Moueix

Christian Moueix, den karismatiske, legendariske og geniale vinmager, som opnåede verdensberømmelse gennem sine 38 år som leder af Petrus-familiens vingård i Pomerol, skabte i 1983 et mesterværk med Dominus Estate, som kombinerer Californien og Bordeaux på en betagende måde.

Ulysses 2023