Clos Figueras, Figueres, Priorat, Spain, 2021

Overview of the Wine
Christopher Cannan purchased Clos Figueres in 1997 on the advice of René Barbier of Clos Mogador. The vineyards cover some 10 hectares. There are about 2500 old Carignan and Grenache vines planted more than 20 years ago for the Clos Figueres label. The remainder, about 50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, some Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvèdre were planted in 1998 and are used for the production of Font de la Figuera. The location is just to the north of Gratallops on terraced slopes of pure schist, the soil responsible for the finest wines of Priorat. From these high terraces, the views are wonderful...in one direction the famous Ermita vineyard and the craggy Montsant mountain range behind it; in the other a long-distance vista featuring the Ebro Valley and more mountains beyond.

René Barbier's team takes care of the vineyards as well as the vinification and ageing of the wines. Clos Figueres now ranks with the best of Priorat, while the second wine, Font de la Figuera, represents remarkable value for the region. Recently, they have also launched production of a unique and exciting white Priorat, based on rich Garnacha Blanca, with 10% Viognier to add lift and aromatic complexity.

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Winemaker
René Barbier

Grape/ Blend
Grenache and Carignan from more than 80 year old vines. 

Origin
Priorat, Spain 

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Lively red cherry and black fruit flavours with a touch of classy oak. Young and fresh with the classic mineral character of the Priorat. Smooth and rich with great finesse, depth and class. Ageing potential for up to 20 years.

93 Points - Wine Advocate
The 2021 Clos Figueres feels quite oaky and undeveloped. It was produced with Garnacha and Cariñena from old vines and fermented in open-top 300- and 500-liter oak barrels where it matured for some 14 after being pressed. It's ripe, modern and generously oaked, with a full-bodied palate with plenty of tannins in need of more time in bottle and/or powerful food. 5,350 bottles produced. It was bottled in September 2023.

Product size: 750ml