92
points
Clos Figueras 2006 Clos Figueres Red (Priorat)
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$90
Baked, earthy, minerally berry fruit aromas suggest lead pencil, roasted plum, cassis and raspberry. The palate is lush, pure and balanced, with classic Priorat flavors of mineral-tinged blackberry and plum. Chunky and smooth on the finish, with broad, soft tannins. There’s no bite or harshness at all; drink now through 2014.
— M.S.
(10/1/2011)
91
points
Clos Figueras 2005 Clos Figueres Red (Priorat)
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$45
A little raisiny and obscure, but with air it turns into a lovely lump of darkness. In the mouth, there’s jumpy spice, heat and jammy berry and plum flavors. This wine is less about elegance and ageability and more about pure, ripe and flavorful dark fruit. Drink now through 2013. A Europvin, Christopher Cannan selection, imported by multiple importers, including…
— M.S.
(11/15/2008)
89
points
Clos Figueras 2005 Font de la Figuera Red (Priorat)
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$33
Takes time to unfold after an early blast of saucy spice, hoisin, chili powder and black fruit. The palate is forward and charged, with deep raspberry, cherry and sizzle. Typical of Priorat, there’s a gritty ruggedness to the mouthfeel and heat on the finish, but it’s by no means rocky. Best through 2011. A Europvin, Christopher Cannan selection, imported by…
— M.S.
(11/15/2008)