Penedès, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainAs soon as you broach this bottle from sparkling wine giant Segura Viudas, you'll be greeted by one of the most classic, compelling Cava noses. By this I mean heady scents of cirtus curd, apple compote, toasted wheat, roasted nut and a telltale pencil eraser note characteristic of the native grapes. The aromas are exciting and complex. There is lovely concentration of flavours that transit citrus, stone fruit, pear and bready, yeasty autolytic character. Succulent, bright acidity enrobes the generous fruit, the bubbles are foamy but not gassy, and the ultra dry finish shows mineral salts and a very pleasant yeasty bite. A clear step up from the entry level Segura Brut Reserva, this Gran Cuvée achieves greater complexity from 15 months of bottle ageing (which equals the minimum legal standard for non-vintage Champagne) and has more heft and depth for pairing with morsels like a brunch chorizo frittata, or some really garlicky sautéed prawns.Tasted: 31 October 2019Tasted by: Prices:
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$22.99
750ml
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Producer: Segura ViudasDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Blend: Macabeo - Parellada - Xarel·lo - ChardonnayCSPC: 615385UPC: 8410428330047
Penedès, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainToasted biscuits, nutty, searing lemon, pear skin and a light floral note in this medium bodied middle-tier Segura Viudas. Certainly a step up in concentration than the regular Segura, but markedly below the top tier Heredad, this newer cuvee blends the traditional old vine Macabeo and Parellada with some Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The whole has spent 15 months on the lees. Pear and a gingerale linger on the grapefruit-pithy finish. Best enjoyed while cold and crisp.Tasted: 27 July 2017Tasted by: Prices:
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$22.99
750ml
private wine shops
Producer: Segura ViudasDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Blend: Macabeo - Parellada - Xarel·lo - ChardonnayCSPC: 615385UPC: 8410428330047
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