Clos Du Val
Napa Valley, California
Taste history in a bottle in the Clos Du Val Cabernet
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Clos Du Val
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Clos Du Val has a long and storied history. Their inaugural wine, the 1972 Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon, was part of the legendary group that toppled the best wines France had to offer in the 1976 Judgement of Paris and even took first place in the rematch ten years later. The winery is still producing incredible wines, and the 2015 Estate Cabernet is no exception.
2015 was a warm vintage, but with early rain that washed the pollen off flowering grapes, the bunches were left with less ripe fruit at harvest time. While this can ruin a vintage, in 2015, it was fortuitous, and the low yields left grapes that are incredibly concentrated and delicious.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, VT, WA.ABOUT THIS WINE
Clos Du Val
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Clos Du Val has a long and storied history. Their inaugural wine, the 1972 Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon, was part of the legendary group that toppled the best wines France had to offer in the 1976 Judgement of Paris and even took first place in the rematch ten years later. The winery is still producing incredible wines, and the 2015 Estate Cabernet is no exception.
2015 was a warm vintage, but with early rain that washed the pollen off flowering grapes, the bunches were left with less ripe fruit at harvest time. While this can ruin a vintage, in 2015, it was fortuitous, and the low yields left grapes that are incredibly concentrated and delicious.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, VT, WA.
WINE REGION:
Napa Valley
Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.
WINE REGION
Napa Valley
Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Lamb Chops, Hard Cheeses, Wild Game
Pairs well with…
Lamb Chops, Hard Cheeses, Wild Game
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Lamb Chops, Hard Cheeses, Wild Game
Pairs well with…
Lamb Chops, Hard Cheeses, Wild Game
TASTING NOTES:
Spices
Oak
Blueberry
This Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is brimming with classic characteristics of cassis, bramble fruit, and blueberry. The hints of butterscotch on the long, smooth finish are a giveaway of the new, carefully selected French oak barrel influence.
TASTING NOTES
Spices
Oak
Blueberry
This Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is brimming with classic characteristics of cassis, bramble fruit, and blueberry. The hints of butterscotch on the long, smooth finish are a giveaway of the new, carefully selected French oak barrel influence.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Clos Du Val
John and Henrietta Goblet founded Clos Du Val in 1972. Their inaugural wine, the 1972 Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon, was part of the group that topped French wines in the legendary 1976 Judgment of Paris blind tasting. Ten years later, the Cabernet Sauvignon took first place in the Judgment of Paris rematch. Today they are still farming and making outstanding wines from Napa Valley.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Clos Du Val
John and Henrietta Goblet founded Clos Du Val in 1972. Their inaugural wine, the 1972 Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon, was part of the group that topped French wines in the legendary 1976 Judgment of Paris blind tasting. Ten years later, the Cabernet Sauvignon took first place in the Judgment of Paris rematch. Today they are still farming and making outstanding wines from Napa Valley.