Brut Nature 2004

-- Tasting Notes -- Freixenet's premier cuvée, Brut Nature is a reserve Cava produced only in years of exceptional harvests. The extremely dry style of this méthode champenoise wine is comparable to the driest Brut Champagnes. Characterized by a complex nose with distinct notes of hazelnuts and fruit, particularly apple, Freixenet Brut Nature features a mature, fruit-dominant palate, crowned by an elegant finish.

-- Acclaim -- 88 POINTS
"Crisp as it should be, with fit aromas of apple, fresh lettuce and honey. The palate is crystal clear in its delivery of lemon, apple and green banana, while the finish is vivacious and runs the distance. Quite satisfying and fairly serious given its under-$15 provenance."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 15, 2008 Download PDF

-- Food Affinities -- With its dry and supple flavors, Freixenet Brut Nature is perfect as an aperitif or served with aged cheddar or Spanish Manchego cheese. Its intense flavors are a versatile match with grilled fish, especially wild salmon and halibut, as well as creamy mushroom or pumpkin bisque. Not to be missed with strawberries and a splash of thick cream!

-- Blend -- Brut Nature is a blend of three white Spanish grape varieties called Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. Macabeo produces a fairly light but fruity, aromatic wine of medium-high acidity – characteristics crucial to the production of sparkling wine. Xarel-lo yields a robust, high-acid wine and contributes power and depth. Parellada is the star of all cava blends. It has both beautiful demonstrative fruit and finesse.

-- Analysis -- Alcohol: 11.5%
Time on Yeast: 36 months
Dosage: 0.5%
Total Acidity: .59 g/100m

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