Clos du Bois Merlot Sonoma Reserve Alexander Valley

Clos du Bois

Other · Merlot
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
87 /100
Reviews
3
professional

Vintages

1
2013 Other 87/100
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
NV

Community Reviews

5
5
Reviews
87.3
Avg Score
88
Highest
Taster #9310 · Dec 6, 2024
Had to dump it turned
2013 vintage
Taster #5858 · Apr 26, 2023
88/100
Pleasantly surprised that this forgotten bottle was far better than I had any right to expect at this late date, but it was really good especially after breathing a bit. Tannins were very soft but there was still some structure and dark fruit. Went well with grilled steaks (though I suspect it would have been even better a year or two ago)
2013 vintage
Taster #7661 · Apr 18, 2020
Really nice, easy drinking wine. Drink up,if you’ve got one.
2013 vintage
Taster #5112 · Sep 10, 2018
86/100
Approachable and nice everyday Merlot with solid dark fruit.
2013 vintage
Taster #5276 · Jul 11, 2016
88/100
Quite surprised to be the first reviewing this 2013, and not sure the rest of us are showing the Alexander Valley release. Never the less, there is lots to write about. Really dark color. Rich blackberry, plum and black cherry on the nose and palate. Just a touch flabby and over ripe leaving the acid to suffer a bit. Mild, appropriate French oak. Civilized tannins. Blueberry jam on the roof of the mouth. Black licorice and pencil shavings with currant …
2013 vintage