Clos Mogador 2016 is a textbook example of why Priorat can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s great red wines. Crafted by René Barbier—one of the original pioneers who revived this rugged Catalan region—the wine is a blend of old-vine Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon grown on llicorella (slate) soils that lend depth, minerality, and longevity.
The 2016 vintage is a standout: expressive but structured, with layers of dark cherry, plum, crushed rock, dried herbs, and cacao. There’s real muscle here, but also precision—firm tannins, bright acidity, and a long, savory finish that keeps it from ever feeling heavy. Aged in large oak foudres, the wood is present but beautifully integrated.
This is a wine for the long haul, but it’s also compelling right now with a decant. Whether you’re a Priorat collector or just curious about what Spanish reds can really do, Clos Mogador 2016 is one of the region’s finest expressions—serious, soulful, and built to impress.
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