Clos de Luz

Carmenere 'Massal 1945'

Carmenere 'Massal 1945'

Carmenere Massal 1945 Clos de Luz
  • 100% Carmenere
  • Sourced from Clos de Luz’s old Almahue’s Carmenere blocks #4 and #6
  • Fine loam with a granite bedrock, which has some quartz and iron
  • Hand harvested
  • Fermented with indigenous yeast
  • Aged for 12 months, 50% in 4,000L Gamba French oak tank, 44% in 225L and 300L French oak of different uses, and 6% new 600L Sylvain French oak barrels
 
 

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Chile
Region:
Rapel Valley
Appellation:
Rapel Valley
Variety:
Carmenere
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle CL-LUZ-01-22 12/750ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2024-03-22
"A fresh, sleek and fragrant carmenere that has red cherries, red plums, bay leaves and fresh herbs on the nose. Some anise, too. Medium-bodied, bright and deliciously herbal, with tight tannins. Drink or hold."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-07-03
"The 2022 Carménère Clos del Luz Massal 1945 is sourced from an old vineyard planted in Almahue in the Cachapoal Valley. Garnet in hue, it features aromas of plums and white pepper along with a faint green bell pepper note. Indulgent and rich, the ample and juicy palate finishes with a note of black tea. This infusion-like red showcases a clever take on the variety, offering a light yet flavorful palate."

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