2021 | Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | USA

Christian Moueix's Oakville masterpiece — the Pétrus and Dominus legend's Napa Cabernet, 99 points.

Ulysses is the Napa Valley project of Christian Moueix, the legendary hand behind Pétrus and Dominus. Acquired in 2008, the organically-farmed (CCOF) vineyard sits on the prized Oakville Bench in gravelly clay-loam, with Dominus winemaker Tod Mostero guiding every nuance. Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, just 1,400 cases — Bordeaux finesse meets Oakville power.

An Oakville Cabernet from the Dominus team, at this level, is a collector's must-have. 99 points Decanter, 98 James Suckling → its Oakville peers cost far more → at $195.99 you're buying one of the vintage's great Napa Cabernets.

• Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
• Oakville, Napa Valley — the Oakville Bench, organic (CCOF)
• Christian Moueix (Pétrus, Dominus); winemaker Tod Mostero
• Just 1,400 cases; drink 2028–2046

"A knockout… never too bombastic, entirely reserved even in its generosity… beautifully balanced with a tremendously fresh streak of acidity." — Decanter (99). Translation: cassis, violets, dark chocolate and espresso with creamy, muscular tannins and Bordeaux-like poise — a profound, ageworthy Oakville Cabernet.

A prime-Oakville Cabernet from one of wine's great names. Exactly the bottle every Napa collector should have down.