The 2006 Laurel sports aromas of slate/mineral, black licorice, incense, black cherry, and blackberry liqueur. Ripe, sweet, and structured on the palate, this lengthy, succulent effort has enough tannin to support another 4-6 years of cellaring and will have a drinking window extending from 2014 to 2026.

Laurel, one of Priorat's greatest values dollar for dollar, is sourced from the younger vines of the estate and from declassified barrels of Clos Erasmus itself.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Ruby-red. Highly perfumed, complex array of red and dark fruits, fresh flowers and baking spices on the nose. Finely etched red fruit flavors turn sweeter with air and are enlivened by zesty minerals and Asian spices. Suave and velvety, with impressive finishing clarity and a strong echo of red fruit. A graceful, seamless wine that will drink well young. The tannins are completely absorbed by the vibrant fruit. Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar