Clos du Val
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
2015
$71.25
About this winery
John and Henrietta Goelet founded Clos Du Val in 1972. A descendant of Bordeaux's famed wine merchant, Barton & Guestier, John had a vision of producing Cabernet Sauvignon that would rival the world’s best. French trained winemaker Bernard Portet was selected to head the search for the perfect property from which to produce these wines. In 1972, two years and five continents later, a parcel in what would become the Stags Leap District in the Napa Valley was chosen to fulfill this lofty dream....
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Product notes
James Suckling : 92 points Wine Enthusiast : 90 points
Production notes
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with three pumpings per day. Ageing for 18 months in French oak barrels, 66% of which are new.
Tasting notes
This Cabernet Sauvignon from the Napa Valley is full of the characteristics of this classic grape variety: blackcurrant, bramble and blueberry. It has a beautifully rich and textured taste with creamy notes of butterscotch. Goes very well with lamb kebabs, lamb shank, duck breast with red wine sauce , grilled beef entrecote.