2018 Clos I Terrasses Priorat Laurel
Community Tasting Note
KeithAkers wrote:
92 Points
Friday, March 1, 2024 - I decanted this for about 3 hours before drinking. It really became expressive and red-fruit driven with rich, yet balanced tones of raspberries, black cherries, bing cherries, crushed rocks, violets, kirsch liqueur, ripe plums, crushed berries, lilac, and a touch of lavender. The Full bodied feel has some density and weight behind it, yet with a deftness across the palate that shows this isn’t a brute. There is tart, medium+ acidity and youthful, medium+ tannins that have a bit of chewiness to them. This is really lovely right now and there is certainly more room for development. I love how expressive this is while remaining true to itself. It’s been a bit since I’ve had a Laurel and I’m a real big fan of this.
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Comment posted by thesternowl:
3/3/2024 8:49:00 PM - Agreed. I think it's got some real personality. I believe there have been some changes in the overall approach for this wine in more recent releases. Regardless, I like where these are headed.
Comment posted by KeithAkers:
3/14/2024 12:32:00 AM - I’m with you in that there feels like there’s been a change in style. My perception for a long time was based on some really bombastic wines. Now, this is a lot of what I want when I drink Priorat. In that it’s big, rich, yet balanced and complex