{"product_id":"ulysses-2021","title":"2021 | Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristian Moueix's Oakville masterpiece — the Pétrus and Dominus legend's Napa Cabernet, 99 points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUlysses 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Oakville Cabernet from the Dominus team, at this level, is a collector's must-have. \u003cstrong\u003e99 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOakville, Napa Valley — the Oakville Bench, organic (CCOF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristian Moueix (Pétrus, Dominus); winemaker Tod Mostero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust 1,400 cases; drink 2028–2046\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A knockout… never too bombastic, entirely reserved even in its generosity… beautifully balanced with a tremendously fresh streak of acidity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Decanter (99). \u003cstrong\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/strong\u003e cassis, violets, dark chocolate and espresso with creamy, muscular tannins and Bordeaux-like poise — a profound, ageworthy Oakville Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA prime-Oakville Cabernet from one of wine's great names. Exactly the bottle every Napa collector should have down.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XXI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48605832446206,"sku":"XXI-1207","price":195.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/UlyssesVineyard2019_4fec4464-e12b-417b-9801-475efa3a3f02.png?v=1784421495","url":"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/products\/ulysses-2021","provider":"Mr.D Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}