Barbier, Priorat Clos Mogador other_regions very focused

very focused

35% Cabernet Franc

in both the vineyard and cellar

you also find smoke

(raised for 24 months in American oak casks)

Barbier, Priorat Clos Mogador other_regions very focusedGlass staining purple. Explosively perfumed aromas of blackberry, cherry cola, candied licorice and black cardamom, with a smoky mineral undertone and a hint of fruitcake. Lush, decadent dark fruit flavors show a liqueur like density but don't come off as heavy thanks to slow mounting minerality and a touch of spicy black pepper. There's nothing shy about this, and while there's the ripeness and weight that I expect from this wine, there's also a