Clos Mogador Priorat 2022

"Their single-vineyard 2022 Clos Mogador, they flagship wine, was produced with a blend of grapes, mostly Garnacha and Cariñena but also some Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon (less and less, as they are regrafting most of them). It fermented with 40% full clusters and matured in 2,000- and 2,500-liter oak foudres; some are old barriques, to avoid having too much new oak, and some lots finish aging in concrete to complete some 20 months. They have implemented some changes, moving toward larger volumes, abandoning the barriques and moving to foudre (with the low volumes in 2024, the wine will be only in foudre). It has a very Mediterranean nose with plenty of dry hay and straw notes, the classical wet slate notes, very Priorat too, and it has a round palate and very fine, chalky tannins. It's serious and harmonious and feels relaxed, without any excess. It comes in at 14% alcohol with 5.4 grams of acidity and a bone-dry finish. None of the 2022s showed excess heat or ripeness. The alcohol is contained and integrated, and the wines are balanced and harmonious but with a more Mediterranean profile."

"The oak spices are still a bit prominent, but that doesn’t hinder its expression of complexity and impressive depth. Graphite, roasted spices and a panoply of dried herbs and sweet cherries. It is plump, almost full-bodied and layered, with firm, fine tannins and a lengthy finish."

"The 2022 Clos Mogador from Priorat is a blend of 45% Garnatxa, 40% Cariñena, 8% Syrah and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. A warm-year expression, it reveals red fruit and balsamic notes. On the palate, the tannins are slightly rugged and reactive, true to the character of the vintage. Among the series of warm years, this was one in which vintage stress left a clear mark on the palate."

"An elegant red, offering flavors of plum sauce, plumped cherry, dried violet, dark chocolate and stone, all married to sculpted tannins that carry a limber feel and creamy edges. Satiny and lingering on the lightly spiced finish. Garnatxa, Carinyena, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2032. 2,500 cases made, 770 cases imported."