The flagship of Clos Du Val is their Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon. The 1973 vintage was included in the Judgment of Paris. The 2011 vintage presents a similarly styled profile as the same vintage from Cathy Corison as well as Keenan. While it doesn’t hit the high notes achieved by those bottles, it’s a commendable effort considering the difficulty of the vintage. Olive tapenade and fire roasted peppers play well off the warmth of cedar and hot brick. The balance allows the currant and black cherry to sail through, leaving behind secondary notes of earth, graphite, coffee, and charcoal.
The flagship of Clos Du Val is their Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon. The 1973 vintage was included in the Judgment of Paris. The 2011 vintage presents a similarly styled profile as the same vintage from Cathy Corison as well as Keenan. While it doesn’t hit the high notes achieved by those bottles, it’s a commendable effort considering the difficulty of the vintage. Olive tapenade and fire roasted peppers play well off the warmth of cedar and hot brick. The balance allows the currant and black cherry to sail through, leaving behind secondary notes of earth, graphite, coffee, and charcoal.
Apr 1st, 2018
Lots of green pepper, tobacco and spice. Would be great with a meal with peppers and onions.
Lots of green pepper, tobacco and spice. Would be great with a meal with peppers and onions.
Feb 12th, 2016
Dark cherry, anise and smoke make this bold full body can stand out. Definite flavor of earth and vegetable (bell pepper?).
Dark cherry, anise and smoke make this bold full body can stand out. Definite flavor of earth and vegetable (bell pepper?).
Aug 1st, 2015
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, USA
