

Descending from a French family of winemakers, René Barbier III travelled south to start Clos Mogador among DOQ Priorat vineyards in Catalonia, Spain. He led the original Priorat movement that high quality wines could still be made in the oft considered ‘forgotten corner’ of Catalonia. By nursing old and struggling Grenache and Carignan vines back to life on steep hillsides, his resulting wines became a smashing hit among locals and eventually oenophiles abroad. His intensely concentrated blends of Cabernet, Garnacha, Syrah, Carignan and other varietals deliver power and structure of typical of Priorat yet they possess elegance and finesse to round out its flavors. Clos Mogador is widely considered a rising star approaching an echelon reserved for elites such as Vega Sicilia, Pingus, and López de Heredia.
Clos Mogador 2011 is a standout red wine from the DOQ Priorat region, crafted by pioneer René Barbier. This flagship wine is a blend of old-vine Garnacha, Carinena, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on steep llicorella slate slopes using organic methods and native yeasts, with about 18 months of aging in French oak. The 2011 vintage is characterized by a warm climate, producing a rich, full-bodied wine that showcases notes of black and blue fruits, earthy herbs, and a hint of oak spice. It has a plush texture, well-integrated tannins, and a long, satisfying finish, reflecting the unique terroir while promising aging potential. Limited to 30,000 bottles, this wine exemplifies the quality of Priorat.
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