Clos Martinet

Priorat Grenache Blend

9.2171 ratings
9.235 pro ratings
Priorat, Catalunya, Spain
Grenache Blend
Beef, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Mushrooms, Pasta, Tomato-Based, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Venison
Top Notes For
Aaron Tan

Not really my kind of wine, but I can certainly appreciate the complexity and elegance here. The only caveat is that it does smack you in the face with reductive, gassy aromas at this stage. It redeems itself on the palate with sweet, concentrated dark fruit flavours, and heaps of spicy and earthy notes. Medium bodied with dusty tannins. Finishes long, earthy, and somewhat juicy, with a hint of oak. First encounter with this winery and will certainly keep an eye out for their wines in the future.

Not really my kind of wine, but I can certainly appreciate the complexity and elegance here. The only caveat is that it does smack you in the face with reductive, gassy aromas at this stage. It redeems itself on the palate with sweet, concentrated dark fruit flavours, and heaps of spicy and earthy notes. Medium bodied with dusty tannins. Finishes long, earthy, and somewhat juicy, with a hint of oak. First encounter with this winery and will certainly keep an eye out for their wines in the future.

Dec 30th, 2023
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of Garnacha, Syrah, Carinyena, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, grapes picked at 3 different ripening times, deep dark Ruby, slight purple, with aromas of ripe berry fruit, herb, floral and spice notes. On the palate flavors of raspberry, ripe strawberry and black cherry with oak, herbs and licorice. Fine tannins, long finish, complex ending with fruit, oak, spice and mineral character. Will age!

Blend of Garnacha, Syrah, Carinyena, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, grapes picked at 3 different ripening times, deep dark Ruby, slight purple, with aromas of ripe berry fruit, herb, floral and spice notes. On the palate flavors of raspberry, ripe strawberry and black cherry with oak, herbs and licorice. Fine tannins, long finish, complex ending with fruit, oak, spice and mineral character. Will age!

Oct 7th, 2023
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2015 | Very seductive wine

Vintage 2015 | Very seductive wine

Mar 16th, 2023
Kai Wright

Still young at eight.

Still young at eight.

Oct 16th, 2020
Jens Lundqvist

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

9.1

A bit closed. I prefer to drink it’s (two year) younger brother

A bit closed. I prefer to drink it’s (two year) younger brother

Mar 15th, 2019
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2015 lots of character toffee mocca plums #Priorat

Vintage 2015 lots of character toffee mocca plums #Priorat

Dec 19th, 2017
Denis Roudenko

Цвет насыщенный вишнево-рубиновый, темный. Аромат интенсивный, горячий - пряности, дробленый камень, горячая земля, слива, мята, черника, голубика. Очень ягодно и молодо. В развитии сладкий красный апельсин, экзотические фрукты. Вкус полный, ягодный, интенсивные танины, довольно высокая кислотность. Долгое интенсивное послевкусие. Очень молодо. 17.5+/20 (94/100)

Цвет насыщенный вишнево-рубиновый, темный. Аромат интенсивный, горячий - пряности, дробленый камень, горячая земля, слива, мята, черника, голубика. Очень ягодно и молодо. В развитии сладкий красный апельсин, экзотические фрукты. Вкус полный, ягодный, интенсивные танины, довольно высокая кислотность. Долгое интенсивное послевкусие. Очень молодо. 17.5+/20 (94/100)

1 person found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2014
Rafael Landestoy

Big and juicy. Love Priorats and this was a really good one.

Big and juicy. Love Priorats and this was a really good one.

Oct 31st, 2016
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.1

Loved this wine. It is modern in style but has so much to say in terms of terroir as well. Almost Bordeaux like nose of pencil lead, fresh cut tobacco and soil. Loads of dark fruit throughout and a super luscious finish

Loved this wine. It is modern in style but has so much to say in terms of terroir as well. Almost Bordeaux like nose of pencil lead, fresh cut tobacco and soil. Loads of dark fruit throughout and a super luscious finish

Jul 24th, 2015
Dan Fredman

Chef Sommelier World of Pinot Noir

9.7

Zowie! Pretty much everything I want in a red wine- dark fruit, smoke, ample acidity and just enough age to meld its pieces together but not so old that it's lost its verve. Great wine accompanying a magnificent hunk of pork.

Zowie! Pretty much everything I want in a red wine- dark fruit, smoke, ample acidity and just enough age to meld its pieces together but not so old that it's lost its verve. Great wine accompanying a magnificent hunk of pork.

Jul 14th, 2015