Winemaker
René Barbier
Winemaker, Clos Figueras
- Discipline
- Winemaker
Portrait of René Barbier
i. Biography
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Wine schools in Bordeaux, Burgundy and Limoux shaped the technical base of René Barbier’s work, giving him training across three reference points in the field.
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Where They Are Now
At Clos Figueras, the work remains defined by that dual responsibility.
Signature
The signature wines associated with René Barbier are Clos Mogador, Manyetes, Nelin, Espectacle, and Clos Figueres.
Honors
Recognition for Barbier’s work is tied to Priorat itself. He is one of the visionaries who revolutionised Priorat wines. Clos Figueras says the property was purchased in 1997 on his recommendation.
FAQ
Asked of René
Where did René Barbier train or study?
René Barbier trained at Wine schools in Bordeaux, Burgundy and Limoux.
What is René Barbier known for?
He is one of the visionaries who revolutionised Priorat wines in the 1970s.
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