2022 CLOS DU VAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY CALIFORNIA
Indulge in a true collector's masterpiece. Crafted during an exceptional California vintage, the 2002 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterclass in classic, Bordeaux-style Napa elegance. After decades of careful cellaring, this rare library vintage has evolved into a beautifully integrated, sophisticated powerhouse.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep garnet with a brick-red rim, showing its beautifully aged character.
- Aroma: A complex bouquet of ripe cassis, dark plum, dried cedar, and cigar box, layered with subtle hints of earth and sweet baking spice.
- Palate: Velvety and full-bodied. The tightly wound youthful tannins have softened into a silky, seamless texture. Bold blackberry and dark cherry flavors mingle with secondary notes of savory leather and toasted oak.
- Finish: Exceptionally long, balanced, and refined.
Critical Acclaim & Accolades
- 🏅 92 Points – Wine Enthusiast: Praised for its stunning fruit purity, rich layers of black cherry, and remarkable aging potential.
- 🏅 90 Points – Natalie MacLean: Celebrated as a "gorgeous, balanced, and rich full-bodied profile."
- ⭐ 93+ CellarTracker Community Rating: Highly revered by collectors for its textbook Stags Leap District structure, European elegance, and flawless evolution.
Type: Wine (Red)
Region: Napa Valley
Country: United States
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2022
Food Pairing: Pairs with Red Meat, Pairs with Pasta, Pairs with Cheese
Tasting Notes: blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, cedar, vanilla, firm tannins
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