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Napanook 2021
HED02062
75 cl
15%
£75.00
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Napanook 2021, crafted under the Moueix family`s stewardship at Dominus, showcases a blend of classic Bordeaux varieties sourced from meticulously chosen estate plots. This wine is designed for youthful consumption, highlighting its lively character, yet possesses the depth and complexity that allows for gradual evolution in the bottle. It exhibits a distinctive profile with elements of fruit density and nuanced texture. As part of the Dominus estate, Napanook reflects the region’s terroir while contributing to the legacy of its esteemed producer.
94 Robert Parker
Certainly the best Napanook bottling I can recall, the 2021 Napanook is a 3,000-case blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Boasting harmonious aromas of raspberries, red and black cherries, cinnamon, clove and dusty earth notes, this full-bodied wine tips the scales at a declared 15% alcohol, yet it shows no detectable heat. It is full-bodied, intense, rich and velvety, with hints of black tea on the long finish. Matured in 20% new French oak, it stands out for its lush mouthfeel and savory complexity. - Joe Czerwinski
Vinous
The 2021 Napanook, tasted from barrel, is fabulous. Rich, deep and super-expressive, the 2021 captures all the best the vintage has to offer. A whole range of floral and savory overtones lend nuance. This vibrant, intensely mineral Cabernet Sauvignon is an absolute delight to taste today, and an especially fine edition of Napanook, endowed with big fruit and equally potent tannins.
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