Tasting note
Intense, with fabulous tension between distinct maturity and youthful freshness. Aromas of baked apple, ripe pear, lemon and grapefruit zest, then dried flowers and herbs: fennel and rosemary. The exceptionally long ageing of 94 months prior to release has brought about decadent, complex notes of hazelnut, pastry, toast, brioche and toffee.
Awards
Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 Gold
In the press
94+/100 - The 2016 III Lustros Brut Nature has a more developed nose with notes of hay and straw, quite Mediterranean, from a warm and dry vintage (the driest since 1940) but healthy and with low yields, 80% in the case of Xarel-lo and 50% for Macabeu. The blend is slightly different this year, as it's only from the lieu-dit of Font de Jui, produced with a blend of 64% Xarel.lo and 36% Macabeu with good concentration and a round palate, reflecting the conditions of the year. It has very fine bubbles and a very tasty finish. Font de Jui is a little lower in altitude and has slightly younger soils. Again, I see more precision and clarity here. The biodynamic practices are certified by Aliances per la Terra (their own association in which all the growers are certified by Demeter). 36,000 bottles produced. It was disgorged after no less than 90 months in bottle with lees, closed by a cork stopper.
Vinification
Exceptionally long lees-ageing (typically around 90 months) of this cuvée of Catalan varieties (Xarel∙lo and Macabeo) leads to exceptional complexity of autolytic flavours and finesse of texture. Aged entirely in bottles sealed with natural cork.
Food Match
Ideal as an aperitif or with appetizers
| Closure | Natural Cork | ||||
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| Suitable for | Vegans Vegetarians | ||||
| Certifications | Organic | ||||
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| pH | 3 | ||||
| Total Acidity | 6.2g/l Tartaric | ||||
| Residual Sugar | 0.5g/l | ||||
| Allergens | Sulphur | ||||
| SKU Code | J4736116 |