Clos Mogador - Priorat Nelin 2022
96/100
Robert Parker
95/100
Tim Atkin
94/100
James Suckling
"A triumph over the extreme conditions of that vintage, according to Robert Parker—this cuvée is one of a kind!"
“A mineral nose with notes of cooked citrus, white sesame, and hints of nori, yellow apples, and pine nuts. There are also some dried Mediterranean spices and herbs. Quite supple yet fresh, with moderate acidity and a flavorful core. Medium- to full-bodied with a long finish. Quite unique and complex. Delicious now, but still has aging potential. ” (James Suckling 2025)
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Eye
Straw-yellow color with golden highlights
Nose
Delicious aromas of candied citrus and orange blossom, with complex notes of mild spices and freshly cut herbs
Palate
Full-bodied and rich, with beautiful aromatic complexity, a surprising profile, and magnificent freshness that lingers into a long finish with subtle mineral notes
Serve
At 15-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with wild sea bream ceviche, seafood paella, duck à l'orange...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
All wines undergo malolactic fermentation in barrels, including the 2022 Nelin white, a blend that has evolved over time. In 2022, it was produced exclusively from local grape varieties—Garnacha Blanca, Macabeu, Xarel·lo, Cariñena Blanca, Picapoll Blanco, Trepat Blanco, PX, and Escanyavelles, sourced from four small organic vineyards. The juice from whole-cluster pressing fermented with native yeasts in 1,200-liter oak casks, undergoing a slow, extended fermentation lasting between three and nine months. It aged in the casks for one year, then was transferred to stainless steel tanks for an additional six to eight months. Despite the drought and heat waves, it followed the 2021 vintage, and the vines had sufficient reserves, so the wines are fresher than expected. It is a Mediterranean blend with 14% alcohol and 5.3 grams of acidity—clean and harmonious. The north-facing plots performed very well, and the grape varieties handle these conditions with ease, so the wine does not seem affected at all. In fact, it is quite fresh, medium-bodied, and very flavorful—serious and full of character—a triumph over the year’s extreme conditions. This is a white wine with aging potential. 9,000 bottles were bottled in April 2024. 2026–2033
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
Mineral-driven nose with notes of cooked citrus, white sesame, and hints of nori, yellow apples, and pine nuts. There are also some dried Mediterranean spices and herbs. Quite supple yet fresh, with moderate acidity and a flavorful core. Medium- to full-bodied with a long finish. Quite unique and complex. Delicious now, but still has aging potential.
Tim Atkin
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
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