2010 Laurel
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(75% garnacha, 20% syrah and 5% cabernet sauvignon, aged for 16 months in large and small used French oak casks): Saturated ruby. Sexy aromas ofblack raspberry, blueberry, incense and star anise, with a floralovertone. Sweet, palate-staining black and blue fruit flavors are silky and polished, becomingweightier and spicierwith air. Sweet,gently tannicfocused, finishingwithfloraland mineral nuances. Give this wine a little air of you plan on drinking it any time soon.
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Josh Raynolds
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The 2010 Laurel is a blend of 70% Garnacha, 20% Syrah and 5% Cabernet aged half in troconic, wooden Taransaud vats plus 2- to 4-year-old barrels and it is essentially the second wine of Clos Erasmus. The 2010 has a very ripe, glossy bouquet with macerated dark cherries, soy and violets. The palate is full-bodied with succulent tannins married with good acidity, and pure dark fruits laced with balsamic, orange rind and a touch of rosemary, with fine delineation on the sensual finish. Drink 2014-2022. The name “Clos Erasmus” should need no introduction. It started out as a “fun” project when Daphne Glorian was visiting the region to see friends. Of course, now it is one of the benchmark Priorat wines with prices to match. Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
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