The Wine Advocate – Robert Parker – December 2006

DOMINUS 2005
90-92 Points

“…the 2005 Dominus exhibits a deep ruby/purple hue as well as a classic bouquet of fresh herbs, spice box, cedar, and black currants. Possessing more austere tannin and a tighter framework than the 2004, Moueix believes it is a more elegant and lighter version of the 2001. It will need 3-4 years of bottle age, and should easily keep for two decades.”

NAPANOOK 2005
87-88 Points

“The dark ruby/garnet-tinged 2005 Napanook reveals medium body, austere tannin, and a noticeable weedy character. It should drink well for 10 years.”

DOMINUS 2004
94 Points

“The elegant, dark plum/purple/garnet-colored 2004 Dominus exhibits a big, sweet, cedary, roasted herb, mocha, black cherry liqueur, black currant, and earth-scented perfume. Medium to full-bodied with silky tannin as well as a luscious mouthfeel and finish, it should be more accessible in its youth than many of its predecessors, but easily last for two decades.”

NAPANOOK 2004
91 Points

“A strong effort, it offers a beautiful seductive nose of dried herbs, damp earth, sweet cherries, cedar, and spice box. Opulent, round, sexy, and delicious. It should be consumed during its first decade of life.”