Clos Erasmus, 2003

Clos Erasmus, 2003.
DOQ Priorat, Gratallops, Spain.
1 75-cl bottle.
99/100 points from The Wine Advocate (Jay Miller, 2007).
Condition: IN (Into Neck) level, located at the bottom of the neck, near its base. Front label legible, with widespread stains, dark spots, and superficial scuffs. Bottom label with stains and wear. The numbered back label from the Regulatory Council is legible, with scuffs and small areas of missing paper, especially on the left edge. Black capsule with wrinkles, folds, and scuffs on the upper part; red cap with an embossed emblem and superficial wear. The cork remains hidden, so its condition and position cannot be assessed. No obvious external signs of leakage are visible in the provided images. Dark deposits are visible on the inside of the neck, above the liquid level. The glass and lighting prevent an accurate assessment of the wine’s overall color, clarity, and sediment.
It comes from a private collection, stored under optimal temperature and humidity conditions.

Clos Erasmus 2003 is a vintage of great concentration and power, produced by Daphne Glorian at Clos i Terrasses, in the Priorat D.O.Q. This vintage is a blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah, aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels. Contemporary reviews describe an opulent wine with an enveloping texture, firm structure, and a very long finish: a Priorat of tremendous depth and expressiveness.