Clos LaChanceReserve Malbec
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Reserve Malbec from the Clos LaChance
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Reserve Malbec of Clos LaChance in the region of California is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Reserve Malbec of Clos LaChance in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Reserve Malbec
Pairings that work perfectly with Reserve Malbec
Original food and wine pairings with Reserve Malbec
The Reserve Malbec of Clos LaChance matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of savoyard matafans, lamb chops with spanish sauce or pasta carbonara almost like the real thing.
Details and technical informations about Clos LaChance's Reserve Malbec.
Discover the grape variety: Malbec
Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Reserve Malbec from Clos LaChance are 2013, 0, 2014
Informations about the Clos LaChance
The Clos LaChance is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 57 wines for sale in the of Santa Clara Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Santa Clara Valley
Historic Bay Area AVA south of San Francisco (23 grape varieties): signature Cabernet Sauvignon dominant as red king on warm hillsides — structured concentrated reds with ripe dark fruits, firm tannins. Heritage Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, spicy and fleshy. Also Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay. Revival around Italian grapes (Sangiovese, Barbera, Nebbiolo).
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Ice wine
Sweet wine obtained by pressing frozen berries harvested in the middle of winter.
