Red Wine Clos Mogador 2021
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We are proud to present the 2021 vintage of the wine Clos Mogador. This is one of the freshest, most vibrant vintages in recent years.
This already legendary Spanish red wine bears the label "Vi de Finca Qualificada" (meaning single vineyard wine), the highest official quality distinction granted in Catalonia.
The wine is crafted by the great René Barbier, one of the pioneers who brought Priorat back to life almost three decades ago.
Uncompromising and terroir-oriented, this Reserva red wine is a blend of 45% Grenache, 29% Carignan, 16% Syrah and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes come from the 20 hectares of vineyards owned by the Clos Mogador winery. They are located at an average altitude of 350 metres above sea level, on a natural amphitheatre made of the legendary Priorat llicorella soils.
Harvested at an optimal ripening state, the grapes were fermented in diposits with a 30% of the stems and a 35 to 65-day skin maceration. Then the wine Clos Mogador 2021 was transferred into 2,000-litre oak vats and aged for 18 months. It was bottled in June 2023.
We suggest that you decant this red wine from Priorat at least 2 hours before you drink it. Longer decantations will greatly improve the wine.
Very limited availability.
Appearance | The red wine Clos Mogador is medium purple with some reddish and bluish tinges. |
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Nose | It is extremely important to let this blend of Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah breathe. Then we will find notes of blueberries, redcurrants, blackberries, along with an underlying layer of cinnamon, vanilla, clove, an even deeper layer of wet earth, dry stone and ash, and some enticing overtones of blue flowers, incense and sandalwood. |
Palate | This wine from Clos Mogador embodies the spirit of the land in the most moving manner one can imagine. Impressive tension and phenomenal acidity, with a detailed, surprisingly refined texture underscored by the trademark, unique Priorat minerality. Having said that, we must bear in mind that the wine is still in the making, as its elements are slowly coming together. |
Our personal opinion | The fact that we can make a gem like Clos Mogador 2021 available to our customers is something we consider a privilege. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Clos Mogador 2020: Parker 97. Enterwine 96. Peñín 95. Clos Mogador 2019: Parker 99. Enterwine 95. Clos Mogador 2018: Enterwine 94. Clos Mogador 2017: Enterwine 95. Clos Mogador 2016: Enterwine 95. Parker 98. Clos Mogador 2015: Enterwine 95. Parker 97. Clos Mogador 2012: Parker 98. Enterwine 94. |
Year | 2021 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Priorat |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | Two hours before serving |
Ageing | Reserva |
Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 18 |
Enterwine's Score | 95 |
Percentage of variety | Garnacha Tinta 45%, Cariñena 29%, Syrah 16%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%. |
Pairings | Aged cheeses, Alone, Birds, Bull meat, Chocolate, Civet, Cured cheeses, Duck, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Very intense and inky |
Occasion | A special occasion, Dinner with friends, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
I raise my hat for you, Mr. Barbier.