CLAROR Can Prats Brut Nature 2015

Wine Description for CLAROR Can Prats Brut Nature 2015 by Vins El Cep

Colour & Appearance

Luminous straw yellow with golden reflections. The perlage displays itself fine and persistent – a sign of extended bottle fermentation. In the glass, an elegant mousse develops with fine, ascending bubbles.

Nose

Complex, multi-layered bouquet with ripe apples, roasted almonds and brioche notes. The autolytic aromas from yeast ageing reveal themselves in fine biscuit and yeast dough nuances. Beneath lie Mediterranean herbs and a subtle minerality, reminiscent of damp limestone.

Palate

Precise and taut with lively acidity. The Brut Nature dosage – meaning no added sweetness – allows the purity of the fruit and the saline minerality to shine through unfiltered. The palate is dominated by white stone fruits, citrus peel and a fine nuttiness. The texture is creamy-silky, carried by perfectly integrated carbonation. Despite its complexity, the wine remains remarkably approachable.

Finish

Long, dry and refreshing with persistent citrus freshness and a saline aftertaste. The mineral component carries far and leaves a clear, clean impression.

Terroir & Origin

Vins El Cep ranks among the outstanding Cava producers of Catalonia. The grapes hail from old vineyards in the Penedès region, where calcareous soils and the Mediterranean climate create ideal conditions for characterful sparkling wines.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A classic Catalan cuvée of Xarel·lo and Macabeu, traditionally vinified using the Méthode Champenoise. The extended ageing on the lees – well beyond minimum requirements – lends this 2015 extraordinary depth and complexity.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A versatile food companion: perfect with oysters, scallops, sushi or sea bass crudo. Equally harmonious with Manchego or aged sheep’s cheese, almond tapas and Jamón Ibérico.

Special Features

An uncompromising authentic Cava – Brut Nature means zero dosage and maximum honesty. A wine that proves Spanish sparkling wine can stand shoulder to shoulder with great Champagnes.