2022 Clos Figueras Font de la Figuera Blanco
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Catalunya |
| Appellation | Priorat (Appellation) |
| Winery | Clos Figueras |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | Chenin Blanc Garnacha Viognier |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2023 - 2029 |
Christopher Cannan, founder of Eurovin (1978) "discovered" Priorat in the 1980s and bought the Clos Figueras estate in 1997. North of the village of Gratallops, 18 hectares. Llicorella (slate) soil. Ecological viticulture. The Font de la Figuera Blanco is an unusual but beautiful mix of Viognier, Garnacha Blanca and Chenin Blanc. The average age of the vines is 15 years. The grapes are harvested and placed in 20 kg boxes. Upon entering the cellar, the best grapes are selected on a sorting table for the Font de La Figuera Blanc. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, then 50-60% matures in 500l French oak barrels and the rest in stainless tanks.
The Font de La Figuera Blanc has a pale color but is beautifully aromatic, with notes of white flowers, apples and pears with some fennel and white pepper. The taste is light and fresh, with well-defined flavors, good acidity with a pleasant slightly bitter aftertaste. Impressive white wine that is gastronomically top with its complex notes, mineral character and beautiful bitterness. Delicious with Scampi, Fruit de Mer, but actually stands up well with everything.
91/100 Parker
Clos Figueras winery is located in the center of the town of Gratallops in the Spanish province of Tarragona. Clos Figueras winery has a fantastic 300-year-old underground cellar that creates the perfect conditions for the aging of the wines in French oak barrels.
The Domaine was purchased in 1997 by Christopher Cannan and his wife Charlotte, partly inspired by the famous Rene Barbier (Clos Mogador). The estate is located in the heart of the Priorat, in the village of Gratallops. The bottom consists of slate (or licorella), which is the secret behind the beautiful minerality in the wine. All vineyards are planted on ancient terraces that are difficult to reach. Today Christopher is advised by Alain Graillot (famous from the Rhône Valley) resulting in wines with finesse and elegance. The mountainous Priorat has its own microclimate. Summers are long and very warm. In winter, the mercury can drop to zero degrees. Production in the area is scarce and there is indeed a niche market for Priorat wines, especially the new wines from Gratallops.
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Catalunya |
| Appellation | Priorat (Appellation) |
| Winery | Clos Figueras |
| Grape | Chenin Blanc, Garnacha, Viognier |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2029 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 92 |
| James Suckling rating | 90 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatic, Floral, Complex, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Spicy, Rich, Round, Full, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
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