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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
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Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Lamb shank braised with rosemary Firm tannins and herbal character pair beautifully with slow-braised lamb.More wines for lamb →
- Grilled Iberian beef ribeye The wine's density and mineral intensity match prime grilled beef.More wines for steak →
- Hard aged Manchego Mineral freshness and tannins cut through the cheese's salty richness.More wines for aged hard cheese →
How to serve Clos Martinet
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Lamb shank braised with rosemary, Grilled Iberian beef ribeye, Hard aged Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Clos Martinet was founded by Josep Lluis Perez, a pioneering winemaker who was part of the Cinc Pioners group that relaunched Priorat in 1989. His daughter Sara Perez has led winemaking at the estate since 2000 and also co-founded Venus la Universal with René Barbier Jr.
- 1989Josep Lluis Perez joins the Cinc Pioners project and produces the first Clos Martinet
- 2000Sara Perez takes increasing responsibility for winemaking at Mas Martinet
Facts
- Producer
- Mas Martinet · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 14-16 months in French and American oak barrels
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- €45-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1989
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Clos Martinet
What does Clos Martinet taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish.
When should I drink Clos Martinet?
Drink 5-20 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?
Lamb shank braised with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled Iberian beef ribeye and Hard aged Manchego. Firm tannins and herbal character pair beautifully with slow-braised lamb.
What grapes are in Clos Martinet?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
Tags
biodynamic
cabernet sauvignon
cari ena
cellar worthy
dry
firm tannin
full body
garnacha tinta
iconic
medium acid
merlot
mood bold
mood contemplative
occasion cellar
occasion dinner party
occasion special
old vines
old world
organic
pairs with aged cheese
pairs with game
pairs with red meat
price premium
still red
syrah
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