Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled langoustines with alioli
    Saline mineral character echoes the sea while the texture matches the shellfish richness.
  • Roast chicken with herbs
    The wine's full body and herbal notes complement the chicken's fat and skin.
  • White truffle pasta
    Barrel fermentation and nutty lees character harmonize with truffle's earthiness.

How to serve Clos Nelin

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled langoustines with alioli, Roast chicken with herbs, White truffle pasta. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Clos Nelin was created by René Barbier to explore the potential of old white varieties on Priorat's llicorella soils. The blend is based on old Garnacha Blanca vines complemented by Macabeo and Pedro Ximenez.

  1. 1994: First vintage of Clos Nelin, one of Priorat's earliest white wines from the modern era

Facts

Producer
Clos Mogador · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, Pedro Ximenez, Garnacha Gris
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
Fermented and aged in French oak barrels, 8-10 months on lees
ABV
13.5%
Price
€40-55 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1994
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Clos Nelin

What does Clos Nelin taste like?

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

When should I drink Clos Nelin?

Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Clos Nelin?

Grilled langoustines with alioli is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken with herbs and White truffle pasta. Saline mineral character echoes the sea while the texture matches the shellfish richness.

What grapes are in Clos Nelin?

The blend is Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, Pedro Ximenez, Garnacha Gris. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.

Tags

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