Clos du Val
2024 Red Table Wine
"Le Duo"
Stags Leap District AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 146
Vintage: 2024
Clos du Val
Red Table Wine
Stags Leap District
5 cases produced
Highlights
- A beautiful reflection of our our Hirondelle Estate Vineyard in Stags Leap District, Napa Valley
- An elegant 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, showcasing balance and depth
- The hand-picked fruit passes through our optical sorter before the gentle basket press
- Aged 18 months in a neutral Taransaud barrel
Description
A stunning expression of Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District, this 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc highlights the Hirondelle Estate in its purest form. Crafted from hand-picked and meticulously sorted fruit, the combination of both varieties lends itself to creating a wine rich in vibrant energy and harmonious balance, delivering a layered aromatic experience. Aged for 18 months in neutral Taransaud barrels, ‘Le Duo’ is a rare vineyard-driven offering that captures the authentic identity of the Clos Du Val estate and the skillful art of blending, reflecting the true character of the appellation.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Carmel Greenberg
Winemaker, Clos du Val
Carmel Greenberg was welcomed into the Clos du Val winemaking team in the summer of 2021. Along with a strong foundational education in Viticulture and Enology from the University of California, Davis, Carmel also brings a breadth of experience in crafting renowned Napa Valley wines, from Cakebread Cellars to Buccella, and most recently, Dominus Estate.
Carmel originally planned to channel her creative passions into the world of design, but while working at a French fine dining restaurant in her native Tel Aviv, Israel, she became transfixed by the world of wine. She soon began diving into the study of wine, and when she won first place at a national wine knowledge competition, she knew she was on the right path.
In 2006, Carmel relocated to California in to pursue her dream of becoming a winemaker. After obtaining her degree from UC Davis, she continued her training in the cellars of Napa Valley wineries and deepened her affinity for terroir-driven, Bordeaux-style red wines.
Now embarking upon her next journey as Winemaker of Clos du Val, Carmel has quickly employed her experience working with Bordeaux varieties and exceptional vineyards to not only continue but actively shape Clos du Val’s 50-year legacy of elegant, supple, complex, and inspiring wines.
Country born: US (raised in Israel)
Education: Viticulture & Enology degree from University of California, Davis.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Honors / Awards:
Produced the only U.S. Sauvignon Blanc to receive 97 points & Platinum medal from the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Winemaking Philosophy:
Craft fresh, elegant, fruit-forward, terroir-driven Bordeaux-style blends.
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Winery Distribution
Clos du Val is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (RNDC)
International:
- Japan (JALUX)
- Japan (JALUX)