Clos Erasmus - Priorat 2021 (750ml) Saint-Emilion Gran Cru

Clos Erasmus - Priorat 2021 (750ml) Saint-Emilion Gran CruWinemaker Notes Quite simply, this wine is one of the absolute benchmarks for fine Priorat, and a reference in Spain. Sourced from three small vineyards in the Gratallops, this blend of Grenache and Syrah undergoes strict berry selection and is fermented and aged for 20 months in barrels and amphorae. It is all about dense fruit, exotic spice and llicorella minerality, with a freshness and elegance are truly singular, even among the top wines of the

fine herbs

The wine exudes typical vibrant black cherry aromas along with a dash of allspice in an elegant fashion

fruity and ends refreshingly crisp and dry

the other tastes were from barrel samples during visits to the Quinta

the palate offers plum

a little bit of earthy spice and a subtle rustic hint of animal funk

Vinification Slow fermentation at low temperature (between 16 and 20°C - 61 and 68°F) for around three weeks

Eighteen-day vating period with “pigeage”

The aroma is intense and persistent with hints of red fruits and spices such as red currant

suggesting this will age well

with elegance and freshness at the end

This meant a shift to stainless steel