Clos Mogador 'Manyetes' Vi de Paratge Gratallops Priorat Spain, 2020, 750
Clos Mogador 'Manyetes' Vi de Paratge Gratallops Priorat Spain, 2020, 750
95 Decanter
"Founded in 1979, the 20ha Clos Mogador lies at 350m altitude , surrounded by mountains up to 1,200m. The vines here grow on slate soils and the 2020 wine is a blend of 45% Garnacha, 29% Cariñena, 16% Syrah and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, fermented using 30% whole bunches and indigenous yeasts. The wine was aged entirely in 2,000L French oak foudres for 18 months before bottling. Beth Willard: A really dark and intense wine that speaks of the region. High-toned, perfumed notes and raspberry on the nose. Oak is well integrated. Big and rich, but with underlying elegance. Polished and serious. Diana Rollan: Dense and powerful nose with dark fruit, and notes of plum, black cherry, blueberries, sandalwood and dried herbs. Big and bold with pronounced tannins, but round and textured. David Williams: Complex nose with notes of blood orange, black cherry and Mediterranean herbs. Intensity but also drive on the palate; great mineral acidity, freshness.
93 WS
"A focused, medium- to full-bodied red, but lively and suave, with sculpted tannins that are well-knit to a fine range of black raspberry puree, medicinal herb, bitter cherry reduction and spiced orange peel flavors. Long and harmonious, with a minerally finish of iron and stone accents. Garnatxa, Carinyena, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2033." 150 cases imported.
