Juve y Camps 2011 Cava

This is a delightful Cava from nearby Barcelona. Juvé y Champs is responsible for different versions of cava which are all regarded as one of the best cava's in Spain.

The wines are fresh and fruity with a certain finesse deriving from the time the wine has spent on the lees.

Juvé y Camps is behind 40% of all the Gran Reserva cava's produced in Spain which require at least 36 months storage on the lees.

This Gran Reserva called Reserva de la Familla is made up from macabeo, xarel-lo, parellada og chardonnay. It has 42 months maturity on the lees. In addition it is the 2011 vintage and not a general blend.

Ripe apples, citrus and biscuit on the nose. Mature and clean apples on the taste with a rich and full bodied mousse. Very good acidity.

Try as aperitif or with seafood.

Juve y Camps 2011
Reserva de la Familia
Cava
Ca 190 kr or 10€

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