Barbier, Priorat Clos Mogador other_regions Tasted April 2016

Tasted April 2016

with enticing blackberry and boysenberry confiture flavors inlaid with cocoa powder and dark licorice notes

There is no reason to age this any longer as it's not going to get any better

yet all the elements are wonderfully in balance

you also find smoke

Barbier, Priorat Clos Mogador other_regions Tasted April 2016Glass 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