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
Details
Wine expert | Andrew Jefford Jesús BarquÃn Andreas Larsson |
Tastings year | 2016 |
Region | Catalonia |
Castellblanc

