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Clos i Terrasses
In 1989, Álvaro Palacios and René Barbier persuaded their friend Daphne Glorian to embark on an adventure: investing all their savings in old Garnacha vines on 17 terraces near Gratallops. This gave birth to Clos i Terrasses – and the legendary Clos Erasmus, Priorat's first 100-point wine. Since 2004, Daphne has worked biodynamically, supported by Ester Nin. Two wines are produced here: the more accessible Laurel and the monumental Clos Erasmus – both icons of modern Priorat.
More about Clos i Terrasses
The history of Clos i Terrasses begins with a group of young dreamers in the late 1980s. When Priorat was still sleeping like Sleeping Beauty, René Barbier, Álvaro Palacios, José Luis Pérez and Daphne Glorian recognised the potential of the spectacular slate terraces. The first ten vintages were produced in Barbier's cellar at Clos Mogador, until Daphne took over her own cellar from Palacios.
The vineyard sites: Escales, Aubagues, Socarrats
The heart of the estate is Escales – 1.7 hectares spread across seventeen terraces, surrounded by forest, with vines some of which are over 80 years old. Here the Clos Erasmus grows on pure Llicorella slate. The later additions, the vineyard sites Aubagues and Socarrats, provide grapes for the Laurel – Daphne's second wine, named after the English translation of her first name.
From cult to legend
The Clos Erasmus was the first wine from Priorat to receive 100 Parker Points – and it did so multiple times. Despite this recognition, Daphne remained modest: production comprises a maximum of twelve barriques, with allocation strictly limited. The wine combines Garnacha and Syrah into a monument – dark, spicy, yet silky and marked by cool elegance.
Innovation and tradition
Since 2004, Daphne has been working according to biodynamic principles. In the cellar, concrete vats and amphorae now complement the traditional barriques and foudres. The Laurel – a blend of Garnacha, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon – displays dark fruit paired with pure minerality: Priorat in perfection, more approachable than its big brother, yet no less fascinating.