Winery: Clos D' Agon

Country / Region: Spain / Catalunya

Date Winery was established: 1987

Grape Variety: Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Petit Verdot & Cabernet Sauvignon

First Vintage Released: 1996

Alcohol Content / Volume: 14% / 750ml

Ratings: 90 pts. Decanter World Wine Awards

Good to know: Tucked into the Les Gavarres mountains of Calonge on Catalonia’s Costa Brava, Clos d’Agon (Celler Mas Gil) is a historic estate where viticulture dates back to the 15th century. Its modern era began in the late 1980s and gained international stature when renowned Danish winemaker Peter Sisseck (creator of Dominio de Pingus) stepped in as consulting enologist, shaping its philosophy alongside head winemaker Miguel Coronado. Working with gravity-fed winery architecture and sustainable farming, the estate is famous for translating French classic varieties to a distinctly Mediterranean terroir, producing benchmark, cellar-worthy Catalan wines that marry northern finesse with coastal warmth and minerality.

The 2020 vintage stands out as a remarkably balanced, fresh, and expressive year, driven primarily by Cabernet Franc complemented by Syrah, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Following generous spring rains and a warm, breezy coastal summer, the grapes reached optimal phenolic ripeness while retaining an energetic, vibrant natural acidity that gives this vintage exceptional cellar potential. In the glass, it displays a deep, vivid ruby hue and opens with intricate aromas of ripe blackberry, wild strawberry, and cassis, seamlessly intertwined with Mediterranean herbs, wild fennel, cedar, and crushed slate. The palate is structured yet refined, revealing polished, supple tannins, savory spice, and a persistent, balsamic-laced finish. To complement its depth and herbal complexity, pair this wine with slow-braised short ribs, roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, grilled Ibérico pork secreto, or aged artisan cheeses like Manchego