Clos Mogador is René Barbiers famous winehouse in Priorat. The winery is one of the very best in Priorat, and indeed in Europe. René Barbier was one of the first wine makers to change the methods in Priorat and today he is a living legend.
The best wine, with the same name as the wine house, is known as one of the very best wines in Priorat. In good years it has uptained up to 98 Parker Points.
Areal: 20 hectares/8 acres
Grape variety: Garnatxa (grenache), Macabeo, Viognier, Marsanne, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cariñena, Syrah and Merlot.
Soil: the soil is poor and consists of vulcanic stone, mostly slate.
Climate: temperate and dry with mediterranean influences.
Clos Mogador 2006. 95 Parker points and 95 Peñín points. Average price: 70 Euros.
Clos Mogador 2007. 96 Parker points and 94 Peñín points. Average price: 50 Euros.
Clos Mogador 2008. 96 Parker points and 94 Peñín points. Average price: 55 Euros.
Clos Mogador 2009. 92 Parker points. Average price: 55 Euros.
Nelin 2008 (white wine). 92 Parker Points. 94 points in the Peñín Guide. Average price: 25 Euros.
Full name of the Winery: Clos Mogador, S.C.C.L.
Wine region: Priorat
Propietario: René Barbier
Address: Camí Manyetes, s/n. 43737 Gratallops (Tarragona, Spain)
E-mail: closmogador@closmogador.com
Web: www.closmogador.com
Telephone: +34 977 839 171
Fax: +34 977 839 426
