Sauvignon Blanc, Clos Du Val, Napa Valley, CA, 2024

The Clos du Val Sauvignon Blanc has received consistently strong reviews from leading critics. Here's a summary of the major professional ratings available:

Overall critical consensus

• Average professional score: approximately 92/100
• Highest published score: 94 points (James Suckling)
• Critics consistently praise:
  • Bright citrus fruit (grapefruit, lemon, lime)
  • Mineral-driven character
  • Excellent acidity and freshness
  • Added texture from the small proportion of Sémillon
  • Balance between stainless-steel freshness and subtle barrel complexity

Drinking window

This wine is approachable now but should continue to develop over the next 2–4 years, with the Sémillon and partial barrel fermentation contributing additional complexity over time.

For Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, a consensus score around 92 points places this vintage in the excellent category, and the 94-point review from James Suckling suggests it is among the standout examples of the 2024 vintage.