{"product_id":"clos-i-terrasses-laurel-priorat-2020-1-5l-14-copy","title":"Clos i Terrasses 'Laurel' Priorat 2020 1.5L +14%","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe violets-and-smoke Laurel. Only about 19,000 bottles were made.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClos i Terrasses is the Priorat estate of Daphne Glorian and Eric Solomon, about 25.6 hectares of schist terraces at 375-450 meters. Its flagship, Clos Erasmus, is a cult name, and the estate bristles at calling Laurel a “second wine.” The 2020 is the smaller crop, about 19,000 bottles, bottled in late May 2022. Wine Advocate called it possibly one of the finest Laurel vintages to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRuby, elegant and fresh. The nose opens with violets, then smoked bacon, tobacco and cedar as it airs. The palate has black currant, blackberry and cherry fruit, ripe tannins and a balanced, polished finish. It’s more open and approachable than the 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHill Country smoked sausage and brisket (the Texas pairing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosemary-roasted lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled ribeye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck with cherry sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Manchego and charcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Dad tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe at about 62°F. Decant 45-60 minutes, because the reviewer says it improves with air. Drinking window: now through roughly 2033. That’s my estimate, since no critic gave one, so confirm it before publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garnacha-led blend with Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Priorat DOQ, Catalonia, Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5L magnum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 19,000 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScore (2020 only):\u003c\/strong\u003e Wine Advocate 96 (Luis Gutiérrez, Sept 2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImporter:\u003c\/strong\u003e European Cellars \/ Eric Solomon Selections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clos i Terrasses","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68060080079167,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7912\/6079\/files\/CiT-Laurel-HR.png?v=1767377760","url":"https:\/\/munkmafia.com\/products\/clos-i-terrasses-laurel-priorat-2020-1-5l-14-copy","provider":"Munk Mafia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}