In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast monkfish with romesco
The wine's texture and mineral richness pair with the firm, dense fish. -
Catalan lobster rice
Full body and mineral salinity work with the richness of lobster rice.
How to serve Clos Martinet Blanc
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast monkfish with romesco, Catalan lobster rice. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Clos Martinet Blanc was created by Sara Perez to show the full potential of Priorat's indigenous white varieties under biodynamic farming. It is aged in old barrels on lees for texture and mineral complexity.
- 2005 — First vintage of Clos Martinet Blanc from Mas Martinet
Facts
- Producer
- Mas Martinet
- Grapes
- Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, Pedro Ximenez
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- Fermented and aged in old French oak barrels, extended lees
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €35-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Clos Martinet Blanc
What does Clos Martinet Blanc taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish.
When should I drink Clos Martinet Blanc?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Clos Martinet Blanc?
Roast monkfish with romesco is the canonical pairing; Catalan lobster rice is the other strong match. The wine's texture and mineral richness pair with the firm, dense fish.
What grapes are in Clos Martinet Blanc?
The blend is Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, Pedro Ximenez. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.