2012 Clos Mogador Proprietary Blend

Proprietary Blend - 1.5L
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WA 98 WE 95 JS 92 WS 91
WA 98

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2015

The 2012 Clos Mogador is nothing short of spectacular. They started in 1999 with some Cariñena, and they gradually increased the Garnacha and reduced the Cabernet. 2012 is possibly the vintage of Mogador with less...
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, June 2015

Editors' Choice. With its patented blend of ripe plum and berry aromas matched against notes of wood smoke, herbs and leather, this is ripped and focused in the mouth, with strong but manageable tannins. Flavors of...
JS 92

jamessuckling.com, July 2015

Blueberry, blackberry and mineral character. Full body. Soft and silky tannins. Afterburners come on at the finish with alcohol. I expected a little more, but impressive nonetheless. Drink now.
WS 91

Wine Spectator, November 2015

Ripe fruit flavors of plum and cassis are framed by smoky, earthy and tarry notes that add depth to this lively red. Features a plush texture, with light, firm tannins and balsamic acidity keeping this focused through the...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Spain
Region Priorat
Vintage 2012
Size 1.5L

The wines of Clos Mogador have become as famous as other mythical wines of the world such as Italy's Sassicaia and Bordeaux's Chateau Margaux. Located in Gratallops in the heart of the Priorat hills, the estate is owned by Rene Barbier, descendent of a renowned family of French winemakers and one of the founders of the Priorat revolution. He was the first of a group of pioneers who made the “New Priorats” and has worked successfully towards recovering the region’s unique terroir.

In 1979, Barbier purchased a small plot of vineyard in the village of Gratallops which he planted with Grenache and Carignan, along with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. This was the beginning of his Clos Mogador project. A few years later, he purchased a further 20 hectares in the guise of Manyetes (Vi de Vila de Gratallops) and Nelin (a white wine). Forever obsessed by terroir, Barbier strives to reveal the classic characteristics of this wine region and confesses that he has a weakness for Grenache.

The vineyard site for Clos Mogador is a vast amphitheater of crumbling slate, surrounded by mountains up to 1200 meters high, while the vineyard’s lower extremes are caressed by the Siurana River.

The prestigious Clos Mogador flagship release became Catalonia’s first officially recognized “Vi de Finca” or “estate wine”. Additionally it bears distinction as a D.O.Ca Priorat, which guarantees that all grapes used to make the wine have been sourced exclusively from a single vineyard for at least five years.

A proprietary blend of Grenache, Carignan, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, it bides its time in carefully selected French oak barrels. Clos Mogador is made with affection and dedication, attentively following the traditional artisan methods of the world’s best ‘Grands Cru’ wines.