Clos du Val Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 750ml, California, USA
The Story
Clos du Val, French for “small vineyard estate of a small valley,” was founded in 1972 in the renowned Stags Leap District. The winery was first recognized for its Cabernet Sauvignon at the famed Judgment of Paris in 1976, establishing its place as one of Napa Valley’s most iconic winery estates. Still family-owned today, Clos du Val farms two estate vineyards in the Stags Leap District and Yountville appellations and continues to craft wines of balance and complexity, showcasing the fruit from the outstanding terroir on which our estate lies.
Tasting notes
Opening with complex aromas of blackberry, blue plum, violet, and a hint of fresh herbs, this Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is vibrant and expressive. On the palate, notes of cherry, dark chocolate, cassis, and toasted almonds are intertwined with fresh acidity, supple tannins, and a long, smooth finish.
Country of Origin:
USA
Region / Appelation / AVA:
California / Napa Valley / Stags Leap District
Certification:
Grape Varieties / Blend:
77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Alcohol (ABV):
14.2%
Producer:
Clos du Val
Ratings:
Tasting Panel: 96pts
"Sleek tannins, guided by sweet earth, slate, purple plum and black olive. Savory notes of fig, toasted cedar, and black tea meld with blackberries. Well structured and impeccably balanced." - Meridith May, The Tasting Panel
Wine Enthusiast:
#29: Best Wines of 2024
"A mix of black fruits spun through with stimulating and flavorful spices fill the mouth with juicy and savory flavors. These are carried by a balance of acidity and fine-grained tannins into a mouthwatering and lengthy finish" -Elaine Chukan Brown
Food Pairing:
This wine pairs well with hearty stew, wild game, roasted red meats and sharp, aged cheeses.