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We have been purchasing Clos i Terrasses LAUREL since its inception in 2006 when it was considered a “second” label to its world class parent Clos Erasmus.  No longer!  Now this very serious Priorat has reached a stage where it can no longer be considered just a “second” label for those ferments that were declassified from inclusion in Clos Erasmus ($350+).  Aged in French barrique after first use by Clos Erasmus,  Laurel certainly has established itself as a marquee player, and one the finest from the Priorat region of Spain!

I am very confident you will find the new 2023 vintage is as compelling as ever.  Again, it keeps its consecutive 95+ point streak by Wine Advocate intact.  Similarly structured as previous vintages with about 75% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 5% Cabernet from organically farmed “younger Priorat vines”, this vintage has spent about 21 months in an assortment of neutral oak tanks, conic barrels first used to produce the legendary Clos Erasmus, and concrete eggs.  Perfectly balanced, the resulting wine cuts a fresh, very intense and deep swath of pure joy across the palate exhibiting power but restraint and finesse.  Cellaring potential is at least 10 to 15+ years