Domaine Clos Ouvert

La Grande Vie Dure

9.044 ratings
9.010 pro ratings
Maule Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Ryan Brazell

Rise Over Run

8.4

I can't really say this is my thing, but I'm glad it's someone's thing. Luyt is a dynamic producer putting out fascinating wines.

I can't really say this is my thing, but I'm glad it's someone's thing. Luyt is a dynamic producer putting out fascinating wines.

1 person found it helpfulMay 8th, 2015
Mark Lindzy

Young vine Carménère, all tank. Smoky and spicy, black fruit and earth. Very fresh acidity and easy tannins.

Young vine Carménère, all tank. Smoky and spicy, black fruit and earth. Very fresh acidity and easy tannins.

1 person found it helpfulSep 29th, 2014
jerod peitsmeyer

best and most true to varietal carmenere I've ever tasted. incredible.

best and most true to varietal carmenere I've ever tasted. incredible.

Sep 10th, 2016
Zachary Sussman

Wine writer PUNCH

8.9

Tasted blind, I thought northern Rhone. Very fresh, floral, and savory.

Tasted blind, I thought northern Rhone. Very fresh, floral, and savory.

Apr 4th, 2015
Michael Piaker

26 November 2017. The Four Horsemen, Brooklyn, NY.

26 November 2017. The Four Horsemen, Brooklyn, NY.

Dec 5th, 2017
Max & Katie

Earthy, spicy, dirty.

Earthy, spicy, dirty.

Oct 14th, 2017
Edward Emmett Keenan

Bouquet of capers.

Bouquet of capers.

May 3rd, 2016
Joe Beddia

Really like this dudes wines.

Really like this dudes wines.

Dec 8th, 2015
Gretchen Skedsvold

Smoky & tart.

Smoky & tart.

Aug 26th, 2015
Brandon Boesch

Wow herbal and smokey! Shocking.

Wow herbal and smokey! Shocking.

Jul 17th, 2015