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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb chops with romesco The slate minerality and firm tannins complement charred lamb fat; romesco echoes the herb notes.More wines for lamb →
  • Aged Manchego Salty crystalline cheese amplifies the wine's red-fruit lift and cuts through its density.More wines for aged hard cheese →
  • Slow-roasted suckling pig Rich pork fat and crisp skin find balance in the wine's acidity and mineral grip.More wines for pork →

How to serve Clos Figueres

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled lamb chops with romesco, Aged Manchego, Slow-roasted suckling pig. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Clos Figueres is the estate flagship of Clos Figueras, Christopher Cannan's Priorat project. Cannan, a Scottish wine merchant, established the bodega in the late 1990s, sourcing old Garnacha and Cariñena parcels across the DOQ.

  1. 1997First vintage of Clos Figueres produced from Priorat llicorella parcels
  2. 2004Estate expanded with additional old-vine Garnacha and Syrah parcels in Falset area

Facts

Producer
Clos Figueras · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
18 months in French oak barrique and foudre
ABV
14.5%
Price
€35-55 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1997

Frequently asked about Clos Figueres

What does Clos Figueres taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish.

When should I drink Clos Figueres?

Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Clos Figueres?

Grilled lamb chops with romesco is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Manchego and Slow-roasted suckling pig. The slate minerality and firm tannins complement charred lamb fat; romesco echoes the herb notes.

What grapes are in Clos Figueres?

The blend is Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.

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