Celler Batlle Brut 2012

Wine description for Celler Batlle Brut 2012 from Gramona

This cava is an impressive statement of what Spanish sparkling wine can achieve at the highest level. With Celler Batlle, Gramona proves that patience and an understanding of the terroir can produce wines of international class.

Colour & appearance

The wine is straw yellow in colour with silver reflections in the glass. The perlage is remarkably fine and persistent - a sign of the long bottle ageing period of 100 months.

Nose

The nose immediately reveals the complexity of a mature sparkling wine. Candied quince and Peach dominate, underpinned by a fascinating flavour of white pepper and Thyme. There is also a subtle hint of nut butter, reminiscent of the hundred-year-old solera from which the dosage originates. This complexity continues to develop in the glass.

Palate

The Celler Batlle shows all its class on the palate. The texture is creamy and elegant, the perlage subtle but present enough to guarantee freshness. The candied fruit from the nose can be found again, accompanied by the characteristic spiciness from Thyme and white pepper. The finish is impressively long - the retronasal flavours really don't want to end. The balance between the freshness of the Xarel-lo and the fine acidity of the Macabeo is perfectly balanced.

General information

The wine comes from the Finca Font Jui, which is cultivated biodynamically on limestone soils. The grapes are pressed whole and fermented in steel tanks. The exceptionally long ageing period of 100 months in the bottle and the low dosage of 5.5g give the wine its complexity. Serve in a large Burgundy glass at 10°C to bring out the full flavour.

Food pairing suggestions

A versatile food companion: Grilled scallops with wild herbs harmonise perfectly with the salty minerality, Fried chorizo in red wine finds a congenial partner in the spicy character of the wine.

Special features

This cava is one of the absolute top Spanish sparkling wines. The combination of biodynamic cultivation, single-vineyard character and exceptional ageing time makes it a wine that will win over even critical champagne drinkers. Ready to drink now, with further ageing potential.