91
points
Juvé y Camps 2004 Gran Brut Sparkling (Cava)
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$45
Quite complex, leesy and creamy, with all the apple, peach, white pepper and exotic, delicate spice notes one could ask for. As Cava goes, this is expensive and elevated; it is made with 20% Chardonnay along with the other usual cava grapes, and the result is exemplary. Drink now or hold thru 2011.
— M.S.
(11/1/2009)
91
points
Agustí Torelló 2002 Reserva Barrica Brut Nature Macabeo (Cava)
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$39
Light gold in color, with a yeasty, toasted corn nose. Full-bodied, with a mellow bead, butterscotch, pithy apple and a peppery bite to the palate. Because it’s 100% Macabeo it comes across a little monotone and cidery, which may also be due to age and barrel fermentation of the base wine. Drink now.
— M.S.
(12/15/2009)