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Clos Martinet , |
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At the instigation of René Barbier at Clos Mogador a number of other Priorat vineyards were founded with the denomination "Clos". At the time, in 1989, all the "Clos" wines were vinified in one cellar at Gratallops. Today, each of the "Clos" has established their own identity and independence. They include Clos Dofi, Clos de l'Obac and Clos Martinet.
Clos Martinet is owned by José Luis Perez who runs the estate with his very talented daughter, Sara. Besides being a qualified oenologist, Sara has studied in philosophy at Barcelona university. Sara and Jose Luis consult for a number of other producers and are also behind recently established Cims de Porrera project.
Clos Martinet makes about 3000 cases from approximately 10 hectares of vineyards. Half is labelled as Clos Martinet and half as Martinet Bru, the well priced second wine. About 7 hectares are located close to the Siurana river on the road from Falset to Gratallops. The remainder are elsewhere in the Priorat appellation, mostly near Porrera, the origin of the old vines, Carignan and Grenache.
The wines, about 45 % Grenache, 20 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 % Merlot, 5 % Syrah, 10 % Carignan, rank with the very best of Priorat. They produce rich and intense wines with a classic spicy, peppery bouquet and enormous power, depth and length. The Clos Martinet is aged in 100% new medium toast French oak. These are gorgeous, complex juicy wines of immense appeal. The Martinet Bru is also aged in French oak and is just a little less complex than the Clos. This wine is very approachable young and represents an outstanding value. |
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