KEY FACTS
CLIMATE: Mediterraneaninfluencesfrom theTramontanawindandcoastalbreezes
ELEVATION: 130-460feet(40-140m)
SOILS: Clayandslate
CLASS: DOEmpordàand DOCatalunya
VINE: 40acres(16ha);30acres(12ha)are GPE-approved
KEY VARIETALS: CabernetFranc,Syrah, PetitVerdot,CabernetSauvignon,Merlot, Garnacha,Viognier,Roussanne,Marsanne
ECO: CertifiedinIntegratedProductionand inprocessoforganiccertification
INNOVATE: Conductingsolarthermal studiesanduseofphotovoltaicenergyinthe winery
HISTORY
The story of Clos D’Agon begins in 1989, when Philippe Dambois and Daniella Bagon acquired an 18th-century farmhouse surrounded by 20 acres (8 ha) of vineyards. Dambois quickly began planting new varieties, favoring French grapes like Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Viognier among others.. By the end of the century, Dambois turned over the reigns to the current owners, who began work on a new winery in collaboration with architect Chus Manzanares. In 2019, winemaker Miguel Coronado began planting native varietals typical to the area like Garnacha Tinta and Blanca.
THE TEAM
Winery operations are led by Miguel Coronado, who serves as technical director and head winemaker. He is supported by Winemaker Paco Balsera and an internationalteamworkinginthevineyardsandcellar.
Winemaker: MiguelCoronado
Clos D’Agon is certified by the Catalan CouncilofIntegratedProduction.Treatingthe vineyard as though it were their garden, Clos D’Agon favors hand craftsmanship as much as possible and avoids the use of synthetic treatments. The winery also practices green pruning to ensure natural aeration of
The terroir of Clos D’Agon is shaped in an amphitheater form by the Gavarres mountain range. This lessens the effects on the vineyards from the dry and cold north wind phenomenon called the Tramontana. The proximity of the Mediterranean supports coastal breezes that bring humidityandsalinity.
The estate features great climatic variability and the wines reflect the temperature and humidityofeachvintage.
The soil is primarily clay and slate with loamy-clay and loamy-sand texture. Slate is morepresentathigherelevations.
GOOD TO KNOW:
In order to mitigate the effects of humidity and prevent rot, Clos D’Agon practices green pruning to aerate the fruit and support healthy vines.
VITICULTURE & WINEMAKING
PIONEERING VARIETALS
ClosD’AgonhaspioneeredtheplantingofwhiteRhônevarietalslikeViognier,RoussanneandMarsanne.Morerecently,the wineryhasincorporatednativevarietalslikeGarnacha,givingtheestateascopethatisregionallyandgloballydefined.
A MODERN WINERY
The striking structure where the wines are made was designed by Spanish architect Chus Manzanares. The modern, Mondrian-referencing aesthetic is matched by a fully modern oenological system inside, featuring a gravity-fed vinifying process.Treatingthefruitwiththeultimaterespectandcleanlinessinthewineryaretheguidingprinciplesoftheirwork.
VINTAGE EXPRESSION
Clos D’Agon works to preserve the character of each vintage in their wines. Length of macerations and barrel aging, composition of the blends and other variables are all adapted to the condition of the fruit. A vertical tasting of their wines shouldbeacatalogoftheclimateconditionsofeachvintage.
Viognier: The plant material of this plot comes fromthelegendary Château Grillet in theRhôneValley.
the red wines, which feature balsamic notes and an aromas of the plants from the undergrowth surroundingtheplots.
Wines from plots lowest in clay content show fruit notes, while those from plots with higher clay contentshowmoreconcentrationandfinesse.
Why is Clos D’Agon a Grandes Pagos de España winery?
Like the rest of GPE, Clos D’Agon makes terroir-driven wines reflective of vintage and place. They joined GPE as a way to exchange experiences with like-minded winemakers, as well as sharing bothtechnicalinformationandglobalvision.
CLOS D’AGON PORTFOLIO:
Clos D’Agon Red & White, Valmaña Red & White, Viognier, Selección Especial, Más Palet
Clos D’Agon Blanco
DO Catalunya
Varieties
48% Roussanne, 33% Viognier, 19% Marsanne
Vinification
Fermented 70% in stainless steel tanks, 30% in oak barrels; aging 7 months in barrels and stainless steel tanks with continuous battonage
Good to Know
Viognier, Roussanne from sand and slate soils, Marsanne from clay soil
Clos D’Agon Tinto
DO Catalunya
Varieties
46% Cabernet Franc, 41% Syrah, 10% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinification
Destemmed, fermented in stainless steel tanks, malolactic in barrels; 18 months aging in oak barrels (40% new, 60% neutral)
Good to Know
Grapes from parcels with different orientations
