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. — 9 hours ago

Daniel Bloom

9.1

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

Stuart Dershaw

8.9

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

Artur Ludwiczak

9.3

at home ... otwarte przypadkiem, zbyt dobre jak na brak okazji — 8 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

David Koenen

9.1

From magnum. — 6 months ago

Gabriel Mendes

9.0

Eu gostei pq é bem seco. Não é exagerado, mas certamente um pouco acima dos cabernets que tem preço parecido. Geladinho ficou uma delícia. Não tem uma variação de sabor muito grande (sem aromas ou toques de frutas, por exemplo). É apenas um cabernet mais seco, mas um bom. — 4 years ago

Justin Farrar

9.4

Dang! Hope you like oak — 6 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.0

Ypo pujol jrz 9/17 — 6 years ago

Amanda Thomas

9.3

Excellent Spanish red blend. Would drink again! — 7 years ago

with Tim

Sam Haeuser

9.7

Megan's favorite — 8 years ago

Rhonda Stone

9.0

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

Stephen Osgood

10

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

Louis Martin

9.0

Floral and fruity, pear and citrus accents. Mineral finish. — 4 years ago

Charles York

9.1

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

Keith Crump

9.0

My last Spanish wine in my effort to keep this great wine making nation to the fore this is a great traditional Tempranillo lots of base fruits plenty of punch a masculine brew but still fun — 6 years ago

Renato Albuquerque

9.1

A cor está entre o rubi e o camurça, aparenta estar maduro. Não é muito encorpado. É um bom vinho, gosto macio, sente-se um pouco o carvalho no fundo. Eu não senti forte o álcool, mas minha esposa achou forte, que aliás, não gostou. — 7 years ago

Joseph Carpenter

10

Love this wine! Has a sweet start and a slight dry finish. — 8 years ago

Rogerio Pereira

9.0

Nice white, pineapple and lemon. Very beautiful body, long ending.
Goes well with fish and chicken, strongly recommend this wine. — 8 years ago