The 2017 Clos Erasmus Laurel is a proprietary red blend from Spain's Priorat region. This wine, produced by Clos Erasmus, is composed of 70% Garnacha, 20% Syrah, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2017 vintage was particularly challenging due to low yields and dry conditions, resulting in a wine with 15% alcohol content.

According to Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, the 2017 Laurel is a blend of younger vines, declassified barrels from Clos Erasmus, and the remaining Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine underwent fermentation mostly in concrete and oak vats with indigenous yeasts and matured for 16 months in a combination of oak vats, concrete, used barriques, and amphorae. The Advocate notes that this vintage is meant to be approachable upon release, describing it as "very aromatic, open, expressive and young, quite primary, tender and juicy and surprisingly fresh." The reviewer, LG, also mentions a "peachy, soft, approachable quality" and compares it favorably to the 2013 vintage, concluding with a high score of 95 points.

Vinous, another respected publication, also praised the 2017 Laurel, awarding it 94 points. Reviewer Josh Raynolds describes the wine as "opaque ruby" with "highly perfumed, mineral-tinged dark berry, cherry cola and potpourri qualities on the nose." The tasting notes highlight its "juicy, seamless texture" and "appealingly sweet" flavors of cherry, boysenberry, and fruitcake, with a touch of licorice. The review notes that the wine's smooth, well-knit tannins shape a "broad, persistent finish," featuring a "resonating floral note and a touch of star anise."

The 2017 Clos Erasmus Laurel is a well-crafted wine that has garnered excellent reviews. With its aromatic and expressive profile, it stands out as a wine that is both complex and approachable. The efforts of winemaker Daphne Glorian and the unique characteristics of the vintage have combined to create a wine that is not only enjoyable now but also has the potential to age gracefully.