Christian Moueix got his first taste of California while studying at the University of California, Davis, in the late 1960s. He returned to his native Bordeaux, working with his father, Jean-Pierre, in the family business, which included a burgeoning négociant operation and a cluster of properties they owned and managed. Today, the roster of Moueix’s Bordeaux interests is an all-star lineup: châteaus such as Trotanoy, La Fleur-Pétrus and Hosanna in Pomerol and Bélair-Monange in St.-Emilion.

Facts about the wine

Winery	Dominus
Grapes	89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Region	United States / California / North Coast / Napa County / Napa Valley
Wine style	Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend
Alcohol content	14.5%
Allergens	Contains sulfites
Bottle closure	Cork

Made predominantly from Merlot and Cabernet Franc, Saint-Émilion wines tend to have a rich, mouth-drying tannic structure, which is balanced by the more juicy characteristics of plum and black cherry fruit, along with chocolate and sweet spice, developing savory tobacco and cedar characteristics with age. The best Saint-Émilion wines will exhibit a terrific mineral vein, the result of vines being planted on the region's limestone escarpment. Vines planted on sandy soils tend to produce grapes that make lighter styled wines. Situated on the right bank of Bordeaux, the region of Saint-Émilion can boast of producing the most diverse range of styles, partly due to differences in soil types, from gravel to limestone to sand, but also thanks to production variations and winemakers looking to make their mark.   Characteristics  Acidity-  Medium Body- Full Bodied