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. — 14 hours ago

Daniel Bloom

9.1

2017 Very Nice Slate grip dark cherries and bramble, herbs. Sanguine. Acid bright, but in check.
More please.
( Mencia is not the dominant grape, it is 50%
Albariño Negro.) — 6 years ago

Stuart Dershaw

8.9

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

Kate Rothen

10

Michael’s birthday in Sydney at Firedoor. Delicious for a fab dry aged steak cooked siete fuegos style. — 7 years ago

with Michael

Rhonda Stone

9.0

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

Matt Wright

9.0

#otheravenues — 8 years ago

Stephen Osgood

10

wild agaves. doesn't get any better. #additivefree — 3 years ago

Ty Clark

9.4

Fantastic, clean, fresh- sweet but not overwhelmingly sweet. — 4 years ago

with Mande

Daniel Bloom

9.1

Lemons and chalk! A match, weirdly w cavatelli and pesto. Beautiful, bright stuff. — 6 years ago

James Patullo

9.0

Costco - very tasty — 6 years ago

David SJ

9.1

amazing blend! — 7 years ago

Erock C

9.1

Posthumously review, it was great — 8 years ago

Kai Wright

9.3

Pronounced aroma of ripe, fresh black cherry, currant. Mad juicy! Big, round body with soft tannins. Fig and prune take over on a long finish with a poof of tobacco and cedar. — 8 years ago

with Jedd

Eric Urbani

9.2

VG mezcal — 3 years ago

Joe Santiago

9.1

Dark fruits , black cherries, bold tannins. This was delish. — 4 years ago

Charles York

9.1

Super enjoyable. Light, crisp.Raspberry. Perfect with paella. — 5 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.0

Ypo pujol jrz 9/17 — 6 years ago

Brittany Lynn

9.3

Light and fruity — 7 years ago

Sam Haeuser

9.7

Megan's favorite — 8 years ago

Oxicedrus Juniperus

9.0

Sorprendente después de siete años ...
— 8 years ago