Clos des Fous

Cauquenina Itata valley Vinas Viejas Malbec Blend

8.919 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Itata Valley, South Region, Chile
Syrah, Malbec, Carménère, Carignan, Tinta del Pais, Cinsault
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Baking Spices, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Duck, Onion, Soft Cheese
Top Notes For
Andrés Solís Lira

Only after googling this wine I -oddly- came to know that terroir authority, saxophone player and owner Pedro Parra got inspiration from jazz record label Blue Note for this eye-catching wine label. But that's only the tip of the iceberg! A juicy, extremely refreshing, light-bodied red from Carignan and Malbec a.o, a multi blend that is different every year. My grandfather, a renowned local-drunk traveled every season to Cauquenes (a coastal, dry-farmed spot south of Santiago) to buy a number of demijohns for his own consumption, and I suspect that that wine tasted more or less like this. It's funny how young and iconoclasts winemakers are bringing Chile back to its roots by looking at the future. If you ever come across this wine don't think twice and buy a good number in the spirit of savvy drinkers like my grandad. @WineTraining @Dusan Bradanovich

Only after googling this wine I -oddly- came to know that terroir authority, saxophone player and owner Pedro Parra got inspiration from jazz record label Blue Note for this eye-catching wine label. But that's only the tip of the iceberg! A juicy, extremely refreshing, light-bodied red from Carignan and Malbec a.o, a multi blend that is different every year. My grandfather, a renowned local-drunk traveled every season to Cauquenes (a coastal, dry-farmed spot south of Santiago) to buy a number of demijohns for his own consumption, and I suspect that that wine tasted more or less like this. It's funny how young and iconoclasts winemakers are bringing Chile back to its roots by looking at the future. If you ever come across this wine don't think twice and buy a good number in the spirit of savvy drinkers like my grandad. @WineTraining @Dusan Bradanovich

3 people found it helpfulDec 30th, 2015
Ivonne Nill

Wild, weird, juicy, and delicious.

Wild, weird, juicy, and delicious.

1 person found it helpfulJan 22nd, 2018
Ncb
9.2

😋@ito

😋@ito

May 11th, 2018
scott campbell

2013... what a Wonderful wine! $16 bucks??? 14%. Much earth and spice aromas and flavors. Hint of mature fruit. Full body, light tannins and a rich and flavorful finish. Wow. I bought 6, buying 6 more next week!

2013... what a Wonderful wine! $16 bucks??? 14%. Much earth and spice aromas and flavors. Hint of mature fruit. Full body, light tannins and a rich and flavorful finish. Wow. I bought 6, buying 6 more next week!

Dec 16th, 2017
Elena Grigio

So delicious! Plum, black cherry, black currant jam, Acai berry, rowan berry, leather and a hint if tabacco. Rich and structured with lovely acidity and spicy finish

So delicious! Plum, black cherry, black currant jam, Acai berry, rowan berry, leather and a hint if tabacco. Rich and structured with lovely acidity and spicy finish

Oct 28th, 2017
Catherine Theis

Have not been drinking reds lately, but this is good!

Have not been drinking reds lately, but this is good!

Aug 4th, 2016
Bernard Joseph Lemoyne

Bernard had this 8 years ago

Bernard had this 8 years ago

Mar 27th, 2016
Dave Hoffman

Dave had this 5 years ago

Dave had this 5 years ago

Aug 23rd, 2019
Dave Hoffman

Dave had this 5 years ago

Dave had this 5 years ago

Mar 22nd, 2019
Martinez

Martinez had this 5 years ago

Martinez had this 5 years ago

Mar 9th, 2019