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Castellblanch Brut Reserva

The 2016 Castellblanch Brut Reserva has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Andrew Jefford, Jesús Barquín and Andreas Larsson on Castellblanch Brut Reserva - an internationally acclaimed traditional method sparkling from Champagne.
Castellblanch Brut Reserva
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Wine Name
Castellblanch Brut Reserva

Wine Producer
Castellblanc

Score
86

Wine Style
Traditional Method Sparkling

Grape Type
Parellada
Chardonnay
Macabeo

Country
Spain

Vintage
NV

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Jesús Barquín: Pale yellow. The nose seems to be compromised now by a recent disgorgement, but it is pleasant enough. The palate is plumper and sweeter than I would like it to be, and not very complex. 84

Andrew Jefford: Bright gold; modest but sustained mousse. The scents are perhaps more vegetal than floral, with some apricot/mango fruit: very classic for Penedès. On the palate, this is pure, limpid, long, translucent, delicate and beguiling, with a singing vegetal central palate (fennel, roast green capsicum, broad beans) and a very fresh, clean, deft finish. A Penedès thoroughbred, and hugely enjoyable. 88

Andreas Larsson: Light golden with a youthful mousse. Quite intense on the nose, floral, with rather ripe yellow fruit like peach, pineapple, and candied citrus, still with a mineral presence, good bite on the palate, creamy and well rounded, with a slight hint of sweetness, moderately marked acidity, some nutty and almondy notes on the palate, leading to a medium to long finish with a slightly warm/ripe sensation. 86

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Wine expert Andrew Jefford
Jesús Barquín
Andreas Larsson
Tastings year 2016
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