Jesús Barquín: Pale yellow, slightly more intense than others. Very lively and fresh for a 2003, serious and deep, with aromas of bakery and aromatic herbs and a beautiful harmony. Extraordinary. 94

Andrew Jefford: Mid green-gold. Another wine like [Mestres Clos Nostre Senyor Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2006], in which the notes of the cork closure seem to play a role with the allusions of the grapes and the wines themselves to provide a rounded aromatic whole. Lovely scent of plant and perfume grasses wrapped up the aromas. Very dense, rich, and architectural on the palate, and absolutely no sense of it tiring here since this is a wine with remarkably sinewy, driving acidity (a big surprise for ’03). All of that aromatic warmth, intricacy, brocading, and complexity comes through on the palate in this masterful, complex, pure, and dry Cava. Chapeau! 92

Andreas Larsson: Rather pale for its age; appears far younger except for the tiny bubbles. Some nuttiness and development on the nose but less evolved than far younger examples in this crowd; it mixes chopped nuts with some wood, a slight hint of Fino/Sherry, with floral and mineral notes. The palate has medium weight and a nicely firm acidity, good grip and extract, with a long and lingering finish. A well-kept and ascetic example, with more bone and muscle than flesh or fat. 90