the estate's identity hasn't been lost

This is one of the few 2008s I would buy to cellar

This beauty will need at least a few years of keeping first and should amply reward 10 to 12

the nose with greater intensity

Barbier, Priorat Clos Mogador Vintage:2016 the estate's identity hasn't beenGlass 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