Clos de LuzMassal 1945 Carmenère
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Massal 1945 Carmenère from the Clos de Luz
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Massal 1945 Carmenère of Clos de Luz in the region of Central Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Massal 1945 Carmenère of Clos de Luz in the region of Central Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or minerality.
Food and wine pairings with Massal 1945 Carmenère
Pairings that work perfectly with Massal 1945 Carmenère
Original food and wine pairings with Massal 1945 Carmenère
The Massal 1945 Carmenère of Clos de Luz matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of pasticcio (greece), tagliatelle with foie gras or douez battata with cardoons (moroccan lamb stew).
Details and technical informations about Clos de Luz's Massal 1945 Carmenère.
Discover the grape variety: Carmenère
Velvety, deep reds with a dark robe and round tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, plum, ripe red pepper, dark chocolate, coffee and gentle spice. Warm, supple finish. Absolute star of Chile (Colchagua, Cachapoal, Maipo) where it was rediscovered in 1994, long confused with Merlot. A historic Bordeaux variety that nearly vanished after phylloxera, a cross of Cabernet Franc × Gros Cabernet.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Massal 1945 Carmenère from Clos de Luz are 1945, 2011, 2001, 2018 and 2017.
Informations about the Clos de Luz
The Clos de Luz is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Colchagua Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Colchagua Valley
Chilean powerhouse of bold reds: signature Carménère as red king — opulent and velvety with notes of ripe plum, blackberry, grilled pepper, smoked paprika and a chocolate-spice touch, coated tannins and bursting fruit. Structured Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, eucalyptus) is the star complement. Fleshy Syrah, supple Merlot and dense Malbec in reds. DO sub-valley of the Rapel south of Santiago, Mediterranean climate between Andes and Pacific.
The wine region of Central Valley
Heart of modern Chilean wine: structured, sunny reds, dense, blackcurranty Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo (Chilean cradle of the grape), signature Carménère with notes of ripe pepper, black fruit and sweet spices from Colchagua, supple Merlot and deep Syrah. Round Chardonnay whites and lively, sharp Sauvignon. Mediterranean climate, 400 km between Andes and Pacific. Star sub-regions: Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Curicó, Maule.
The word of the wine: Cryptogamic
Refers to diseases transmitted to plants by a fungus.
