Immerse yourself in the Clos Pachem Winery!
Our history
Clos Pachem is a small winery located in Gratallops, in the heart of Priorat. Its mission is to produce high-end wines that honor both tradition and innovation. Founded in 2019 by Michel Grupper, it is more than just a new project in Priorat: it is the legacy of a father to his children, Paul, Charles, and Emma, and the winery's name is an acronym of their names.
Clos Pachem embraces regenerative agriculture practices, focusing on soil health, biodiversity, and minimal environmental impact. This aligns with its philosophy of producing minimally intervening wines that reflect the authentic character of the region.
The winery, renowned for its sustainability, is a unique building designed by the prestigious Catalan architectural firm HArquitectes. Every year, many architects from different countries visit us to learn firsthand about the construction details that make the building truly unique and special.
The project takes on a holistic meaning, in which the connection between the three pillars —construction, winemaking, and regenerative agriculture— gives coherence and meaning to the entire project.
Specializing in Garnacha and Cariñena —emblematic varieties of Priorat— Clos Pachem wines are aged in a variety of materials, including concrete, stoneware, ceramics, and a touch of oak, allowing the grape and terroir to fully express themselves. This thoughtful approach has quickly positioned Clos Pachem at the forefront of the region's winemaking evolution.
In 2023, Decanter magazine recognized Pachem Garnacha 2019 as one of the nine best wines of Priorat, a testament to the winery's ability to produce exceptional wines with terroir identity.
Clos Pachem is more than a winery: it's a project that is redefining sustainable winemaking in Priorat. With a firm commitment to quality, Clos Pachem is becoming a benchmark in the region's wine scene.
Wines
The vineyard is the cradle of our wines. The Planassos estate, located in Gratallops, is a living example of our philosophy: caring for the land and vineyards using organic and biodynamic practices, promoting biodiversity, and becoming part of the complexity of nature .
Five hectares of vineyards, olive and almond trees rooted in slate soil share the landscape with a multitude of native plants and a wide variety of wild animals, creating this landscape of such beauty and survival.
Working the land with respect, using ecological and biodynamic practices, we give life to our environment and our vines to obtain the fruit that, once harvested, will be the liquid of our passion.
Within the estate, we find different orientations, heights, and depths of the land, generating a variability of microclimates that makes the Garnacha and Cariñena grapes, for the most part, develop in very different ways.
This year-over-year learning from the estate helps us understand and act when shaping our wines. The land gives back what you give it, and Planassos gives love, the love of wine.
Our goal is simple: to give back to nature what it gives us: respect and love for wine.
Clos Pachem wines aim to reflect a landscape and a people fascinated by the climate and soils of Priorat. Our wines aim to showcase the most subtle side of Priorat, without sacrificing the power of its soil.
Architecture
Sustainability. This is the word that defines our path. With the help of the prestigious Barcelona-based Harquitectes studio, the dream of sustainable architecture became a reality.
Our winery, located in the village of Gratallops, in the heart of the DOQ Priorat, is a good synthesis of what we aim for at Clos Pachem: to produce good wines, and to do so while scrupulously respecting our environment.
If we opt for biodynamic and organic farming on land, sustainable architecture has set the standard for us at the winery. Winery and farming are two sides of the same coin, a true reflection of our way of doing things and being.
The building blends seamlessly into the historic centre of Gratallops, inviting pedestrians to explore the winery through an interior passageway, conceived as a welcoming public space.
A large warehouse dedicated to wine fermentation is the central space of the project, with thick walls and multiple air chambers, which allow 100% natural cooling of the entire building and complete hydrothermal stability.
Wine tourism
For wine enthusiasts who want to discover our wines and how they are made, appreciate the winery's architecture, and meet the team, our doors are always open to share our passion with you all.
Clos Pachem is a tribute to projects that transcend generations, like fine wines.
We are passionate about Priorat: its rugged hills, the openness of its people and its culture, living lands that produce vibrant wines.
The Garnacha and Cariñena varieties of Priorat, combined with the history of this land, its people, our dedication to and pursuit of sustainability: this is what Clos Pachem wines represent and convey.
We invite you to learn more about our soil and the aromas of our wines through a visit.
Clos Pachem is open to share our philosophy with you, showcase all aspects of our building, and present our wines from Monday to Sunday by reservation.
