Clos Martinet 2007

90% Garnacha, 10% Syrah, 19 Monate in neuen Barriquefässern aus französischer Eiche ausgebaut.

Alkoholgehalt: 14.5 Vol.%

Schwarzrot, sehr dunkler Kern. Im Bukett reintönige Aromen schwarzer Beeren, Kirschen, Kakao, Holznoten. Enorme Dichte und Tiefe am Gaumen, schöne frische Frucht, feingliedrige Mineralik Kieselnoten, Nelken. Das Tannin ist fein und sehr gut eingebunden. Nachhaltiger Abgang mit großer Länge. Trinkreife 2011-2020. Unbedingt dekantieren.

94 Punkte Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #194 May 2011: "The 2007 Clos Martinet is composed of 90% Garnacha and 10% Syrah. It is a powerful, focused, rich offering that will continue to blossom for another 3-4 years and deliver enjoyment through 2022, if not longer." Drink: 2014-2022. $65

Mas Martinet is owned by Jose Luis Perez, one of the original Priorat pioneers. He has turned over day-to-day operations to his daughter, Sarah. The estate owns 10 hectares of vineyard planted in the famous llicorella soil that gives the DO its distinctive character. In 2006 the estate added two new cuvees, Cami Pesseroles and Els Escurons, which are intended to show aspects of the terroir rather than to be special luxury bottlings. Be that as it may, these two new offerings appear to be every bit as good as the flagship Clos Martinet. During my visit in January 2011, Sarah Perez was kind enough to open several older vintages, 2004, 2000, 1998, and 1993. Even the 1993 is in good condition although it should be drunk up over the next 5-7 years. The 2004 Clos Martinet which I reviewed in 2007 appears to be even better than I thought at the time.

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