Dominus is also a private label, not commercialized as others in Napa Valley. Christian Moueix owns Dominus Estate from Libourne, France. The Estate tucks in the Yountville, a short drive from the Villagio Inn and the busy street of Washington. Some of the finest Cabernet-based wines made in Napa. There is no disagreement. There are rumors that Pere Christian brings oak from Petrus or elsewhere back to Yountville for increased subtleties. One will never know. In any event, this is an extremely important site, with extremely impressive results.

The Napanook vineyard is nestled in a natural amphitheater at the Mayacamas Mountains' foothills on the Napa Valley's west side. Fed by winter rains, underground springs flow through ancient riverbeds, supplying the grapevines with a natural source of water, allowing them to develop deep roots.

This fertile benchland's microclimate has created ideal conditions for crops and grape growing for centuries.

In 1838, George Yount planted Napa Valley’s very first vines here.