Clos Martinet is the wine of the home estate of Mas Martinet, just above the river as one winds from Falset towards Gratallops. Clos Martinet, originally owned and run by Josep Lluis Perez, was one of 'los Closos', the group which settled in Priorat and worked together from 1989 to re-envision and re-envigorate Priorat wine production. Nowadays, Josep Lluis' daughter, Sara Perez, is responsible for the day-to-day running of Mas Martinet.
Different varieties from different orientations and locations. It goes through cement tanks, demijohns, French oak barrels, foudres and clay jars to understand its full complexity.
"The 2010 Clos Martinet is 65% Garnacha, 18% Carinena, 12% Syrah and the rest a combination of Cabernet and Merlot that changes with the vintage. It feels closer to the Cami Pesseroles than the Escurcons, which Sara tells me is because of the altitude rather than the varietal mix, with aromas of black fruit, crushed violets and plenty of balsamic notes of Mediterranean herbs, shoe polish, soy sauce, malt, peat and wet slate. The palate is medium to full-bodied and shows silky tannins with tension and power. 2010 is one of the best vintages for Clos Martinet, which is, year in, year out, great value at the top of the Priorat hierarchy. Drink 2014-2022." - 95 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Producer: Mas Martinet
Country: Spain
Region: Catalunya
Varietal: Garnacha, Syrah, Carignan, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Priorat
Vintage: 2010
Size: 750ml