Cava Mestres Clos Damiana Gran Reserva 2007
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One of the absolute best Cavas on the market, Clos Damiana Gran Reserva is only produced in exceptional vintages.
Crafted by the prestigious Mestres winery, this Spanish sparkling wine is made from over 60-year-old vines planted in the best terroirs of the Penedès region.
Made from a traditional blend of 65% Xarel·lo, 20% Macabeo and 15% Parellada, after a careful vinification this Cava was fermented and aged on lees in barrels for a period of 12 months.
After that, this Cava Gran Reserva was bottled to complete secondary fermentation. Then, Mestres Clos Damiana Gran Reserva 2007 was aged for more than 156 months until its disgorgement.
Open the bottle of this Brut Nature Cava 30 minutes before drinking.
Only 1,824 bottles produced.
Appearance | The enticing Mestres Clos Damiana Gran Reserva is medium golden with some grey tinges and amber glints. |
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Nose | Complex and multilayered, this blend of Xarel·lo, Macabeo and Parellada nicely harmonizes the fruit, the wood, and the tertiary aromas coming from the long ageing. Sugar-coated fruit, citrus peel, vanilla, honey and candied almonds, punctutated by notions of aromatic herbs, smoke, patisserie, cinnamon and spices. |
Palate | Fresh and creamy, this cava brut nature gran reserva from bodega Mestres has a bold passage through the palate and a remarkable structure. Extremely gentle, microscopic bubbles, and crisp acidity. Very long finish, with remembrancesof citrus, spices, and fry fruit. |
Our personal opinion | A superb sparkling wine, Mestres Clos Damiana Gran Reserva 2007 will make a dream pairing with, for instance, a herb-roast turkey. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Clos Damiana Gran Reserva 2006: Enterwine 94. Parker 94. Clos Damiana Gran Reserva 2004: Enterwine 95. Parker 93. La Guia de Vins de Catalunya - 9,77/10. Clos Damiana Gran Reserva 2003: Enterwine 95. Parker 92. |
Year | 2007 |
Type of Sparkling Wine | Brut nature |
Denomination of Origin (DO) | Cava |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 8-10ºC |
Ageing | Gran Reserva |
Number of months aged in the bottle | 156 |
Enterwine's Score | 94 |
Media rating | 94 |
Percentage of variety | Xarel·lo 65%, Macabeo 20%, Parellada 15%. |
Pairings | Baked whitefish, Boullabaise, Cured cheeses, Curred fish, Duck, Fish and gravey, Foie Gras, Grilled fish, Oysters, Roasted foods, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Smoked foods, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stew, Stews |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Creamy with fine bubbles, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | A special occasion, Because you can, Because you deserve it, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |