Jesús Barquín: Pale yellow ma non troppo. White flowers and subtle rose aromas on the nose are again found on the palate. At this point of the tasting (this is wine no. 35) I have to take off my hat to this parade of good-quality sparklers, of which this is yet another good example. 89

Andrew Jefford: Pale gold, with a sustained, fine mousse. Impressive aromas: very powdery, long, and refined, with notes of dry grass, menthol, green malt, and wild flowers. Very fresh and pristine for a 2005: beautifully shepherded through time. Bright, poised, and elegant on the palate, though without the showy wealth of flavor of the wine we have just tried [Mestres Clos Nostre Senyor Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2006]. However, this is working in a different way: tauter, more finesse, more focused on the crushed stone and “mineral” flavors, more penetrating, more dry, perhaps even longer. If you wanted a Cava to show to a Champagne purist to convince them of the value of this different place on earth to make great sparkling wines, this would be the one to choose. 92

Andreas Larsson: Light toward medium golden color, with lively but small bubbles. Aromatically, it certainly behaves far younger than it is—fresh lime and lemon zest with some herbs, chamomile, green apple, and pear. Fundamentally dry on the palate, good grip and extract, yet in fine balance with a well-preserved freshness, discreet fruit, a hint of autolysis, and rather long, creamy finish. 88