A discreet touch of wood frames mildly reduced aromas such that I would strongly advise decanting this if you’re going to sacrifice a bottle in the interest of “science”

This has a touch of the exotic on the finish but not much

the nose with greater intensity

This beauty will need at least a few years of keeping first and should amply reward 10 to 12

The tannins is soft

Barbier, Priorat Clos Mogador Vintage:2016 A discreet touch of woodGlass staining purple. Explosively perfumed aromas of blackberry, cherry cola, candied licorice and black cardamom, with a smoky mineral undertone and a hint of fruitcake. Lush, decadent dark fruit flavors show a liqueur like density but don't come off as heavy thanks to slow mounting minerality and a touch of spicy black pepper. There's nothing shy about this, and while there's the ripeness and weight that I expect from this wine, there's also a