Priorat Tour to 3 Small Wineries with Pick-Up Near Your Hotel
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast lamb with herbs
Garnacha fruit and herbal notes are a natural match for herb-roasted lamb. -
Grilled merguez sausages
Spice in the wine echoes the seasoning of the sausage. -
Catalan pa amb tomaquet with ham
Medium weight and acidity complement the simple, flavourful Catalan snack.
How to serve Laurel
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast lamb with herbs, Grilled merguez sausages, Catalan pa amb tomaquet with ham. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Laurel was introduced as the second wine of Clos Erasmus to make the estate's Priorat character accessible at a lower price point while Daphne Glorian concentrates the selection for the flagship.
- 2000: First vintage of Laurel as the second wine of Clos Erasmus
Facts
- Producer
- Clos Erasmus · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Syrah
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 12-14 months in French oak, mix of new and used
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €30-50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Laurel
What does Laurel taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish.
When should I drink Laurel?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Laurel?
Roast lamb with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled merguez sausages and Catalan pa amb tomaquet with ham. Garnacha fruit and herbal notes are a natural match for herb-roasted lamb.
What grapes are in Laurel?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Syrah. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
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