Clos de Luz Cabernet Sauvignon Massal 1945 Rapel Valley 2021
Clos de Luz is back – those crazy old cabernet sauvignon vines that make up the best UNDER $20 cab you’ve ever had – and Last Bottle’s best-selling, south of the equator wine ever! DOUBLE 93 POINTS!
Tons of critical praise, the cool, spicy, ethereally jaw-dropping flavors that you’ll only find in Chile – don’t panic, don’t panic – you begged us for more, and we’ve DELIVERED! I promise you, as always, tons of long-time Last Bottlers jumped right to their carts the second the insanely memorable Clos de Luz bottle shot loaded in their email. So let’s not wait for the grass to grow, shall we?
Top critics call this “savoury, intense, elegant,” where “finely grained, polished tannins and juicy feel flow into a lingering, fruity finish…” with one going a step further, proclaiming this to be “a fruity-style cabernet, ready now for smoked ribs.” But my favorite has to be this recommendation “Why wait? Delicious now.”
Welp, I’m sold…but really – that’s ‘cause I’m sipping on this RIGHT NOW! Those ancient vines! Give ‘em a swirl and a moment to breathe – and POW! Uber fresh and percolating with aromas and flavors of crushed raspberries, some fresh roasted coffee, mulberries and jujubes, hibiscus agua fresca, cedar, tobacco…and…AND!!! The first sip EXPLODES with this zippy, tropical-y red fruit bomb of flavors – cool, bright, and intensely layered, with loads of spice and impressive structure, it’s just such a standout. This is a cool vintage for Almahue Valley – and this wine has harmony, and balance, and elegance…FOR DAYS!
Always a perennial favorite on our best “bang for the buck” list – this cabernet sauvignon sings at a price that makes our heads spin. This goes down smooooth as buttah, yet complex and structured as all get out to please you big, bold cabernet-lovers. It’s a freakin’ superstar, that’s all you really need to know – one of our prized finds that we look forward to EVERY year! Double 93 POINTS, and only EIGHTEEN DOLLARS…while it lasts!!!
** I mean – I’m certainly not turning down ribs (basically ever) but if I could be magically whisked away to Chile, and pair this with some buttery, flaky Empanadas de Pino – oh, baby, I’m in HEAVEN! Ground beef, with green olives and bits of hard-boiled eggs for me, please! **
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93 points
“This is from a selection of old cabernet vineyards planted in 1945 on the Clos de Luz property, in Almahue, in the center of the Cachapoal Valley. It comes from a cool season, and you can sense that in the herbal and slightly mentholated aromas that predominate on the nose, although they give way to fruitier flavors on the palate. The fine—very fine—tannins underpin the body and juicy acidity in a fruity-style cabernet, ready now for smoked ribs.”
~Descorchados
93 points
“Aromas of black fruits such as blackcurrants and blackberries along with spicy notes. On the palate, it is savoury, intense, elegant, and full-bodied. The tannins are firm, smooth and well-structured with good acidity over a background of blackberries and blueberries. Hints of leather and tobacco give way to a long finish.”
~Alistair Cooper, MW for Catad'Or Wine Guide
92 points
“The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Massal 1945 from Almahue, Cachapoal, was aged in concrete vats and foudres. The slightly reductive nose offers red currant and white pepper notes with hints of rosemary. Dry and fairly taut in the mouth, the finely grained, polished tannins and juicy feel flow into a lingering, fruity finish. The cold year has left its mark on this much leaner than usual Cachapoal red.”
~Vinous
92 points
“Grilled herbs, blackcurrants, olives and iodine here. Savory and flavorful, with a medium body, fine tannins and sleek, lengthy and tasty finish. Why wait? Delicious now.”
~James Suckling
"A Family of fine wines, each with its distinct character, quality and sense of provenance. Old Vines Planted in 1945."
Technical Details
- Country: Chile
- Region: Central Valley
- Appellation: Rapel Valley
- Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Farming: Organic Practices
- Winemaker: Gabriel Edwards
- Aging/Cooperage: 74% in Taransaud oak tanks, 6% in new French oak Sylvain barrels and 20% in concrete tank
- Alcohol: 14
- Production: 20000
About The Producer
Clos de Luz is a family winery located in Almahue Valley, known as the birthplace of Carmenere in Chile.
The estate spreads over 33 hectares of vineyards, planted in 1945 by Gabriel’s grandmother, Luz. They are some of the oldest Carmenere vineyards in Chile, and probably in the world.
Pairing Suggestions
Sticky, smoky BBQ pork ribs
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