Mas d’en Gil Priorat Clos Fonta 2015

The top-tier bottling from the historic Mas d’en Gil estate, Clos Fontà is akin to a Grand Cru in every sense. This 2015 vintage is a powerful, evolved expression of Priorat that highlights the family’s shift toward biodynamics and elegance. Sourced from the estate’s oldest vines—some nearly a century old—planted in the region’s signature llicorella (slate) and quartz soils, this wine captures the rugged soul of the Bellmunt subregion.

A blend dominated by Garnacha and Cariñena, the 2015 spent significant time aging in both French oak and bottle before release. The result is a wine that has shed its youthful aggression, replacing it with a sophisticated, silky texture. On the nose, you’ll find focused aromas of cassis, crushed blackberries, and dried Mediterranean herbs, all supported by a deep, smoky mineral core.

The palate is rich and coating but remains remarkably vibrant thanks to the natural acidity preserved by the high-altitude, slate-heavy terroir. It’s a bold, structured red that manages to be both muscular and graceful—a far cry from the over-extracted “mineral bombs” once common in the area.