Clos I Terrasses, Laurel 2019
Clos I Terrasses, Laurel 2019 is a dry, full-bodied red from Grenache, Syrah (Priorat, Spain), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity gentle; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, barbecue, beef stew. Cheapest offer £61.80 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigondas, Domaine du Clos des Tourelles, Famille Perrin 2020 Perrin Family · Rhône | £64.00 | |||
| Gigondas, Domaine du Clos des Tourelles, Famille Perrin 2021 Perrin Family · Rhône | £64.00 | |||
| L`If Half 2019 L`If · Châteauneuf-du-Pape | £65.00 | |||
| Vinsobres Les Hauts de Julien Perrin 2020 Famille Perrin · Vinsobres | £58.00 |
The Laurel is the estate’s marvellous second wine (although this is more like a Forts de Latour or Carruades de Lafite than a mere second label!), which is also on fine form in 2019. If you like rich, southern Rhone-ish style wines but also appreciate freshness and balance, if you like round, supple, velvety tannins, and wines with spicy, high-toned cassis and forest fruit character, if you like wines from exciting, up-and-coming regions with exceptional critical ratings at unexpectedly reasonable prices, in other words if you like wine...then you should really take a case or three of this!