Clos Mogador

Rene Barbier was one of the original proponents for the revival of Priorat. He and friend Alvaro Palacios purchased vineyards with the belief that “there’s gold in them there hills”, convincing several others to follow suit. Time - plus hard work and investment - has proved them correct, and the finest wines of Priorat today sit among the brightest stars of international wines.

Barbier’s first vintage was 1989 and within a few years have garnered international notice for his small production of Clos Mogador, and wine buyers beat a path to his door, often discovering other fine producers when nothing was available chez Barbier. The production has expanded to include a white wine called “Nelin” (a blend of Garnacha Blanca, Macabeu and Escanyanelles) and reds from neighbouring Monstant labelled “Espectacle” and “COM TU”.

The estate produces two “grand cru” wines – Clos Mogador and Clos Manyetes – both different but pre-eminent examples of this outstanding terroir. Clos Mogador is a blend of Garnacha, Carinena, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah while the less renowned, and more traditional Clos Manyetes - from a separate vineyard - is up to 90% Carinena the balance Garnacha. Both are made in small quantities, both in great demand.

We offer the following Priorat from Clos Mogador:

• Clos Mogador Priorat