Barbier, Priorat Clos Mogador other_regions 35% Cabernet Franc

35% Cabernet Franc

kirsch and thyme-scented perfume

yet all the elements are wonderfully in balance

very focused

In this late-ripening vintage

Barbier, Priorat Clos Mogador other_regions 35% Cabernet FrancGlass 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