Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Clos de los Siete by Michel Roland, Malbec Blend 2021, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina 🇦🇷

Overview
A Bordeaux-inspired blend led by 59% Malbec, 15% Merlot, 13% Syrah, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Petit Verdot, crafted under the vision of Michel Rolland. Compared to the 2019 vintage, the higher proportion of Malbec gives the 2021 greater concentration, depth, and a more distinctly Argentine personality while maintaining its polished French-inspired elegance.

Aromas & Flavors
Ripe blackberry, black plum, cassis, violet, dark chocolate, espresso, graphite, cedar, and sweet baking spices unfold in generous layers. The fruit feels darker and more concentrated, revealing additional complexity with air.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied with a luscious, velvety texture and beautifully integrated tannins. The extra Malbec brings added richness and depth, while vibrant acidity keeps the wine energetic. The finish is notably longer, more textured, and impressively persistent.

Food Pairings
Argentine asado, grilled ribeye, lamb chops, braised beef, mushroom risotto, aged Manchego, or hard Alpine cheeses.

Verdict
An outstanding evolution of Clos de los Siete that leans into a deeper, more expressive profile without sacrificing balance. Richer, more textured, and exceptionally harmonious, the 2021 stands out as one of the strongest recent vintages of this iconic blend.

Did You Know?
Although Clos de los Siete is inspired by Bordeaux, the increasing prominence of Malbec in recent vintages reflects the confidence of Argentina’s Uco Valley terroir, allowing the region’s signature grape to take center stage while the Bordeaux varieties provide structure and finesse.

🍷 Personal Pick
Having enjoyed both vintages, I found the 2021 even more compelling than the already excellent 2019 (also reviewed in Delectable). The additional Malbec adds a deeper core of fruit, greater texture, and a remarkably persistent finish that elevates the wine into an even more complete and satisfying expression. It has officially become my favorite Clos de los Siete vintage to date. — 7 days ago

Nagib Nasr

9.1

Old school Malbec. Clean fresh. Just awesome. — 10 years ago

Molly H.

10

Amazing representation of an Uco Valley blend. — 11 years ago

Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.5

clos de los siete — 13 years ago

James Patullo

9.0

Costco - very tasty — 6 years ago

David SJ

9.1

amazing blend! — 7 years ago

Rhonda Stone

9.0

A very nice malbec blend recommended by Zack. — 8 years ago

Courtney Bennett

9.7

Really good South American wine. A lot like clos de los siete — 10 years ago

Mike Kane

9.8

Wonderful wine from the Clos de Los Siete group of vineyards that we visited last year. — 12 years ago

Stuart Dershaw

8.9

Great Malbec at this low price point. Lots of fruit and mild tannins. — 6 years ago

Sam Haeuser

9.7

Megan's favorite — 8 years ago

Patrick Lavigne

9.2

Subtle blackberry nose with strong fumes. Complex mineral blend. Jelly-like texture. Dates and prunes stick out after opening up. Lemon peel after-taste. Amazing quality/price. — 10 years ago

Carlos Chiti

9.3

03/ABR/2016 — 10 years ago

Mike Kane

10

From the high ground at Clos de Los Siete. — 13 years ago