Daphne Glorian's first white wine is finally here — Laurel Blanc from Clos I Terrasses! A beautiful blend of Garnacha Blanca, with a touch of Chenin and Viognier, from a new 13-hectare plot in Les Manyetes, Gratallops.
Each bunch is hand-selected, completely destemmed, cold macerated, and spontaneously fermented in French barrels and clay amphorae. After 7 months of aging, the wine shows everything Clos I Terrasses is known for: freshness, depth, and refined elegance. The first vintage (2023) immediately received 94–95 points from Robert Parker — an astonishing debut! A must-have for every Priorat lover.
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The Laurel Blanc 2024 van Clos I Terrasses shows an attractive citrus yellow color that invites you to discover its complex aromas. On the nose, notes of white fruits such as pear, peach, apricot, and apple unfold, harmonized with a hint of Mediterranean vegetation, where rosemary and thyme mingle with spicy accents of ginger and an intriguing minerality. On the palate, it is rich and smooth, with excellent expressiveness and a palette of fruity nuances and delicate spicy notes. Its elegant structure is crowned with a lingering finish. It stands out for its aromatic complexity and the freshness it offers with every sip.
This Laurel Blanc is a refined blend of Garnacha Blanca, complemented by small percentages of Chenin and Viognier, sourced from a newly planted 13-hectare plot in Les Manyetes, Gratallops. The grapes are harvested by hand and rigorously selected, completely destemmed, and then undergo a 24-hour cold maceration. Fermentation takes place spontaneously in French oak barrels and clay amphorae.
After seven months of aging in 400-liter barrels and amphorae, the wine presents itself as fresh and layered, with a clear complexity and the characteristic elegance of Clos i Terrasses. Laurel Blanc is an expressive white wine that combines personality, terroir, and vision—a tribute to a modern, pioneering woman who has left her mark on the history of Priorat.