COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Clos Du Val
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a red wine from Napa Valley, California. Founded in 1972, Clos du Val is known for its commitment to balance and elegance, with a legacy highlighted by its performance at the 1976 Judgment of Paris. The winery's estate vineyards are located in key Napa Valley sub-appellations, including Stags Leap District and Yountville. The 2021 vintage was shaped by a growing season with mild temperatures and lower rainfall, followed by a heatwave that concentrated flavors. The wine is composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller percentages of Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, reflecting a classic Bordeaux-inspired blend.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€51
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Clos du Val's wines were famously recognized at the 1976 Judgment of Paris.
Fact 02
The estate vineyards are progressing towards full organic certification.
Fact 03
Vines at Clos du Val can be up to 29 years old.
Fact 04
The blend includes five classic Bordeaux varietals.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 was fermented in stainless steel tanks with twice-daily pump-overs. Following fermentation, the wine underwent aging in French and Hungarian oak barrels for 20 months, with 65% of the barrels being new. The blend consists primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon (86%), complemented by Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The winery employs sustainable farming practices, including maintaining permanent grass in mid-rows and ceasing the use of herbicides and pesticides, with an ongoing progression towards full organic certification.
