Jesús BarquÃn: Very pale yellow. A sparkler that shows its origin openly, with all the personality of the local varieties. Dry and intense, deep and full of character. Although it is a Non-Vintage wine, I find it extraordinary. 92
Andrew Jefford: Steel-white, with a fine-beaded, sustained mousse. Pure and fresh-scented, with a lot of delicacy and finesse for a pure-Catalan blend. The allusions, nonetheless, are very true to place: fennel, dry grasses, white blossoms in high summer. On the palate, this is sculpted, slender, graceful, and restrained: typical dry-grass and wild-herb flavors but supported by keen but ripe green-apple fruit. Saline, dry, seizing finish; very terroir. A classy Cava with lots of finesse. 89
Andreas Larsson: Light golden with rather fine bubbles. The nose is intense and expressive, with finely toasted notes of almond, hazelnut, and some brioche, layered with ripe lemon and some floral hints, rather reminiscent of a blanc de blancs Champagne, with a mineral presence as well. The palate appears quite dry and positively firm, with a good sense of freshness, ripe acidity, fresh and barely ripe fruit on the palate. On the lighter side, but vinous, persistent, and finely refreshing. Appealing to me for its restraint and fine toasty character. 90
Details
Wine expert | Andrew Jefford Jesús BarquÃn Andreas Larsson |
Tastings year | 2016 |
Region | Catalonia |
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