The Winery Clos Erasmus of Priorat of Catalogne

Winery Clos Erasmus
The winery offers 4 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.3.
It is ranked in the top 3 of the estates of Catalogne.
It is located in Priorat in the region of Catalogne

The Winery Clos Erasmus is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 4 wines for sale in of Priorat to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the heart of the Priorat wine region in Spain, Domaine Clos Erasmus is an iconic destination for wine lovers. Being among the rare privileged estates at this level of quality in Spain, Clos Erasmus takes its name from the famous Dutch humanist thinker Erasmus of Rotterdam and symbolizes the property's commitment to scholarship and excellence. Domaine Clos Erasmus spans about 20 hectares, of which only a small portion is currently used for viticulture. Every square millimeter of this terroir, however, offers a pure and concentrated expression of the region's native varieties, especially Grenache and Syrah. Delivering wines of bold and distinctive character, the estate is also respectful of the environment. The biodynamic orientation of the estate has led to a respectful approach to agriculture and viticulture, striving to respect and maintain the natural balance of the land. The slate-rich soil, locally known as "llicorella," is unique to the Priorat region and lends the domain's wines their signature minerality. Hand-harvested and precisely vinified, the wines from this property are highly sought after. In particular, the Clos Erasmus, produced in extremely limited quantities, is a spectacular wine that embodies the quintessence of the estate's terroir. It enchants the palate with its powerful bouquet of red fruits, its silky tannic framework, and its exceptional longevity. Among the nebula of Spanish wine houses, Domaine Clos Erasmus shines for its uniqueness. Not only for its unwavering commitment to quality, but also for its deep love of the terroir which bursts forth in every drop of wine it produces.

Top Winery Clos Erasmus wines

Looking for the best Winery Clos Erasmus wines in Priorat among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Clos Erasmus wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Clos Erasmus wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Clos Erasmus

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Clos Erasmus

How Winery Clos Erasmus wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of romazava (madagascar), quiche with mixed vegetables or duck breast with pepper sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Clos Erasmus

On the nose the red wine of Winery Clos Erasmus. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, minerality or tobacco and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Clos Erasmus. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Clos Erasmus

  • 2007With an average score of 4.52/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Clos Erasmus.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grenache
  • Garnacha

Discovering the wine region of Priorat

The wine region of Priorat is located in the region of Catalogne of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Álvaro Palacios or the Domaine Mas Doix produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Priorat are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Priorat often reveals types of flavors of cherry, espresso or hay and sometimes also flavors of straw, bay leaf or chamomile.

In the mouth of Priorat is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 270 estates and châteaux in the of Priorat, producing 863 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Priorat go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Clos Erasmus

Planning a wine route in the of Priorat? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Clos Erasmus.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.