Roger Goulart, Gran Reserva 2018
Move over Prosecco, Crémant and South African fizz, Gran Reserva Cava is the next big thing and this stunning offering from one of Spain’s most venerable producers demolishes the competition.
Made in the same way as the finest grower Champagnes, the grapes (mainly Xarel-lo, here) are lightly pressed and then only 50% of that most sought after press juice goes into this wine. Just like with vintage Champagne, the wine is fermented a first time and the a second in bottle, where it then spends a minimum of five years on the lees in deep caves to mature before release.
This has become our hour fizz and over Christmas and New Year in 2022 we got through cases of the stuff - it offers stunning results with every bottle, perfect as an apértif or with chicken, asparagus or artichoke, particularly.
Do your wallet a favour and try this complex offering now. This is a Clos hidden gem.
Nose: Golden apple, white peach, pear then aniseed, fennel, brioche, dried nuts and white flowers. Like a fine, grower champagne.
Palate: A delightful mouthfeel with real texture and weight on the palate where the white flowers and fruits come across well, as well as touches of pastry. The acidity is racy, ensuring that this wine never gets too heavy, despite its complexity.
Move over Prosecco, Crémant and South African fizz, Gran Reserva Cava is the next big thing and this stunning offering from one of Spain’s most venerable producers demolishes the competition.
Made in the same way as the finest grower Champagnes, the grapes (mainly Xarel-lo, here) are lightly pressed and then only 50% of that most sought after press juice goes into this wine. Just like with vintage Champagne, the wine is fermented a first time and the a second in bottle, where it then spends a minimum of five years on the lees in deep caves to mature before release.
This has become our hour fizz and over Christmas and New Year in 2022 we got through cases of the stuff - it offers stunning results with every bottle, perfect as an apértif or with chicken, asparagus or artichoke, particularly.
Do your wallet a favour and try this complex offering now. This is a Clos hidden gem.
Nose: Golden apple, white peach, pear then aniseed, fennel, brioche, dried nuts and white flowers. Like a fine, grower champagne.
Palate: A delightful mouthfeel with real texture and weight on the palate where the white flowers and fruits come across well, as well as touches of pastry. The acidity is racy, ensuring that this wine never gets too heavy, despite its complexity.