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2004 Clos de los Siete (Michel Rolland) Clos de Los Siete |
| Vintage | 2004 |  Label 1 of 17   | |
| Type | Red | ||
| Producer | Clos de los Siete (Michel Rolland) | ||
| Variety | Malbec Blend | ||
| Designation | Clos de Los Siete | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | Argentina | ||
| Region | Mendoza | ||
| SubRegion | Valle de Uco | ||
| Appellation | n/a | ||
| UPC Code | 7798104410032 |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average 87.9 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 65 notes) | |
| Tasted by cob on 1/16/2010: Classic Vaynerchuck "Oak Monster" where the wood is outliving the fruit. Shame on me for even buying this knowing that this might happen with a Rolland wine. Tannins are still unresolved but by the time they do there will only be a ghost of a wine left. I will not be buying any more of this. (140 views) | |
| Tasted by JimKay on 12/26/2009 & rated 85 points: Not much going on with this one. Should have drunk sooner (314 views) | |
| Tasted by lebo on 12/5/2009 & rated 89 points: C - bright red, purple hues, long legs N - plum, leather, coffee, chocolate, au jus, sweet tobacco, tar P - plum, full mouth feel, tobacco, coffee, tar, leather, truffles, dark black fruit, dark chocolate O - very dry wine, sucks your mouth dry, very dusty wine, dark black fruit, truffles, but generally well-balanced and a nice combination of fruit and earth, long palette (460 views) | |
| Tasted by walsh9698 on 11/6/2009 & rated 89 points: Last bottle - still good. (591 views) | |
| Tasted by C. Castenskiold on 10/26/2009: No points - past its peaks (678 views) | |
| Tasted by dst on 9/20/2009 & rated 88 points: Past it's peak, but still drinkable. This wine does not age well, it should be drank early. (835 views) | |
| Tasted by jsevland on 8/29/2009 & rated 88 points: On the nose: lots of berries and heather and pepper. Black berries and lots og tannins Can keep storing (832 views) | |
| Tasted by Arch57 on 8/2/2009 & rated 86 points: I held this bottle for years, expecting a Bordeaux like experience but instead this wine tasted like an extracted Aussie shiraz. It had a deep inky purple color and the nose was dark berry fruit. I did not detect any secondary graphite or cedar notes. On the palate it seemed one-dimensional with decent fruit but not much else going on. Even after a couple of hours the last glass of the night did not change much. For the price this was not a bad wine at all and I think I expected something more complex. (990 views) | |
| Tasted by lebo on 7/31/2009 & rated 87 points: Dark purple color. Nose and palate seemed simple. It was a big wine, but one dimensional. (967 views) | |
| Tasted by Plusvini on 7/25/2009 & rated 92 points: Looking through the cellartracker notes confirms my thoughts. I bought two bottles of this wine in 2007 and opened one immediately. It was an undrinkable tight, tannic monster. Two years later, what a difference. A beautiful Bordeaux notes of tobacco and cherry and pepper. Well balanced palate, more cherry and a very spicy lingering finish of white pepper and anise. Lots of life remaining. Great value for the cellar. (1066 views) | |
| Tasted by SimonG on 3/11/2009: Full colour; rich fruit and some mineral on the nose, mulberry and blueberry but reasonable definition and focus. Obviously big in the mouth but this didn't seem overblown. Hides the (high?) abv well, but even with a chargrilled steak it is probably only a couple of glasses before one get tired. Ripe, creamy fruit, some minerality and interest, good length and doesn't finish hot. Delivers what it promises. Pleased to have aged this for a couple of years from purchase and will leave my remaining bottle another couple of years. *** (1570 views) | |
| Tasted by Terroirist on 2/11/2009: We did a vertical of 03,04,05 and this one stood out. Wish I could find more. I agree this has more aging left. I think out of 03-06, this is the best. (1528 views) | |
| Tasted by Tarrant on 1/18/2009 & rated 92 points: Had a bottle of this exactly a year ago, and it just gets better and better and has years to go (5 years at least), my 5th vintage, this is my vote for the top wine under $25 time and again, awesome - Black, well concentrated with notes of extreme plum, cherry, blackberry and vanilla on the nose, very well structured, balanced/complex with a strong tannic backbone, silky smooth finish and fabulous length, tastes like $100 to me, awesome (92 Points). (1566 views) | |
| Tasted by clueless on 10/5/2008 & rated 90 points: (1443 views) | |
| Tasted by laparka on 9/13/2008 & rated 89 points: I should have held onto this longer. Tannins were still pretty intense after more than an hour in decanter. Not that it wasn't good-- it's a big concentrated new world wine that always delivers. But still, I do wish I had held onto this last bottle of the 04 a couple more years. (1762 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 8/8/2008 & rated 88 points: Drunk with baked sausage. Very heavy duty wine, but the Malbec softens the Shiraz making it more approachable. I enjoyed it although I prefer more subtlety. I think this will still be good for another few years and I will probably hang on to my last bottle. The community rates this as drink by 2008 - however, other web sites from suppliers have this as a fifteen year drinking window. I can quite believe this based on tonight's tasting (1683 views) | |
| Tasted by lebo on 5/17/2008 & rated 88 points: (1729 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 5/5/2008 & rated 88 points: Much improved from earlier tastings. It accompanied an "English" lasagne although this wine is not so much a food accompaniment as a bottle that jumps up and down shouting "PLEASE LOVE ME." Full bodied and bursting with black and red fruit. If you have some, now is the time to drink it, but not if you are seeking subtlety and finesse. (2223 views) | |
| Tasted by vsbastosx on 4/28/2008 & rated 87 points: Nose: a bit closed with plums, mint and mild oak. On the palate, it's very surprising that it does not show the 15.2% alcohol. Full bodied, low astringency, firm tannins, medium aftertaste.....but heavy. Even though I didn't notice the 15.2% in my mouth, I could feel it in my stomach....it's too heavy and not food friendly.....too much alcohol. (905 views) | |
| Tasted by scott davis on 2/17/2008 & rated 90 points: Decanted three hours. This big wine has aromas of blackberry and plum, which follow on the palate with briary dark fruit, chocolate, coffee, and smoky oak. Bold, dry, and tannic, CdlS has many redeeming qualities. It is hard to be disappointed with this wine in this price range. (2811 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 12/9/2007: Used to make mulled wine so no comments (3164 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 11/23/2007 & rated 85 points: The nose and initial taste is an exceptional burst of red and black fruit. If I tasted this blind, I would buy a crate just for that first sip. After that, it just overwhelms me and not in a pleasant way. It was a real struggle to get through a couple of glasses. If I was a cynic I would say it was deliberately manufactured to create that initial "wow" impact. I hope this will mellow out in time and I have not given up on it yet (3082 views) | |
| Tasted by Terkel on 11/20/2007 & rated 88 points: Wines by Michel Rolland (FOF): Clear dark red color. Fresh nose with strawberry in milk and sugar and some tobaco and coffee. Very fleshy mouthfell with lots of fruit, and gaining some tobaco and dark chocolate on the midpalate. Medium length ending with a good deal of tannins. Drinking nicely right now, although it might open up a bit more with some age. (3451 views) | |
| Tasted by Mezzo Litro on 11/19/2007 & rated 89 points: 3-day Bottle: 1st day: Colour is gorgeous (deep purple and inky). The nose is a mirror reflection of the palate. Too much alcohol. Quite tannic. A little bitter. Lead pencil. Earthy. It opened up somewhat after a couple of hours in the glass, but unfortunately (for me) I've lost my appeal for this Malbec dominant blend. (Tonight: ML84) 2nd day: Definitely better. The tannins have subsided quite a bit, although the wine still has some nice backbone. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Malbec varietal is quite strong and nervy, or is that just the oak that is still ripping across my palate? The fruit is showing much better, but the high alcohol is still noticeable. I can now (24 hours later) appreciate this wine's Bordeaux features (dark berries, a little earthy, lead pencil and I can even pick up the fig flavour that JM mentions in his TN). Maybe I was bit too impatient last night? (Tonight: ML87) 3rd day: The alcohol has finally faded to normal. Nice nose: black fruit and licorice. Still some lead pencil. The syrah has finally made an appearance both on the nose and palate. Somehow, the wine has transformed into a Merlot-like wine (again, bordeaux style). Just a little flabby, but can be considered velvety or smooth. All of the hard edges are gone (48 hours will do that to a wine). This wine needs at least another 6 months to a year (closer to a year). And definitely needs to be decanted well in advance of any meal. Enjoy. (Tonight: ML89) (3273 views) | |
| Tasted by jamieirving on 10/22/2007 & rated 86 points: In true Bordeaux style, this Argentinean red is subtle, well structured and tasty. Deep purple in colour I found dark berry fruit, cream and cigar box characters on the nose. The palate is rich and full with toasty oak and a long clean finish. (3641 views) | |
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| CellarTracker thread;
Argentine All-Star, by Beverley Blanning, M.W., about the Clos de los Siete project;
Producer's website has been given on various websites as http://www.closdelossiete.com/ but that site appears to be defunct as of 1/2008.
About red wine Wines of Argentina Argentina has been making wine since the 1500s, tracing its wine heritage back to Spain, France and, perhaps surprisingly, Italy. Italian immigration is second only to Spanish in Argentine culture, and the flavors of Italy show up strongly in the nation’s wine, food and cultural tradition. Historically, Argentina has kept much of its wine consumption at home, drinking most of the wine it makes. But we are now seeing more very serious Argentine wines north of the border, and Malbec is leading the movement. The wine-making region in Argentina ranges between the 22° and 42° South latitude. It spreads at the foothills of the Andean mountain range along over 2,400 km; from the province of Salta to the province of Río Negro, with a variety of climates and soils that makes each region a unique land. In general terms, the areas dedicated to vine cultivation are dry and arid with a low level of rain and humidity, determining factor as regards grape health. Abundant sunny days and thermal amplitude favor a good maturity and concentration of aroma and color in the grain. Soils are deep, permeable and poor in organic matter, decisive qualities at the time of obtaining good wine. Due to the low rain regime, irrigation is necessary. Water comes from the Andean range thaw, descending in the shape of rivers to become channels or ditches. Undoubtedly, the combination of these factors turns Argentina into a veritable oasis for the highest quality wine-making. Nevertheless, there is still a long way to go. Wine-making in Argentina, at the level that it achieves today, has a young history that goes back to a little more than 10 years ago. Technological progress, investment and some farsighted businessmen enabled a determining transformation. The province of Mendoza is the most traditional area in the viticultural industry, and is diverse enough to be divided into zones, according to their significantly different weather, height and soil characteristics. These include the Northern Zone, which is suitable for fruity whites and young reds, at a height from 600 to 700m; the Eastern Zone, with a height ranging from 600 to 700m, and the most productive zone in the province; the Uco Valley, a zone of colder weather and higher altitudes (between 800 and 1,400m over sea level); San Rafael, with heights ranging from 450 to 800m; and the High Zone of the Mendoza River, with heights ranging from 800 to 1,100m over sea level and various microclimates, this is the zone where almost all noble varieties have easily become adapted. It is a region that is remarkably well-suited to vine culture, protected from the Pacific’s cooling influence by the Andes and enjoying a long summer of cool nights and warm days, with a dry summer climate but plenty of water available from the region’s rivers. Malbec in particular is outstanding from this area, and it has clearly emerged as the star, the darling of both consumers and critics. Wines of Mendoza Argentine Malbec Producers |
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