Cordon negro brut extra dry Accolades
87 POINTS, BEST BUY
"Citrusy on the nose, with just a hint f sulfuric burn and smoke, Flavors of sweet white grapefruit, tangerine and tarragon leaf give the palate that little bit extra, while the finish is smooth but short."
- M.S., Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 15, 2008
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85 POINTS - BEST BUY
"Simple, pearlike flavors give this Cava the sweet ripeness of fruit. It's soft scents of cardamom and Indian spice makes this an easy aperitif with patatas bravas."
- Wine & Spirits, June 2008
87 POINTS - BEST BUY
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Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys for 2007
-Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Best of the Year Issue, December 31, 2007
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88 POINTS – BEST BUY
"One of my personal favorites among the giant collection of Freixenet cavas is this extra dry, which isn't dry in the least. Just the opposite, it's loaded with sweet apple and apricot aromas along with peach, melon and candied citrus flavors. Best of all, it maintains its poise while never falling toward cloying or sappy."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 15, 2006
88 POINTS, BEST BUY
"For a well-made sparkling wine with balance, flavor and a bit of sweetness, look no further. This one features pretty apple, lemon and yeast aromas prior to honey, melon and apple flavors. Finishes smooth and stylish, proving that a cava can be slightly sweet yet rock solid."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 15, 2004
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
"From the initial whiff of sweet hay and apple to its apple-lime flavors, all bounded by a measured hint of sweetness, this is a happy-go-lucky Cava to enjoy with strawberries and cream, or at any festive event."
- Wine & Spirits, April 2003
85 POINTS, BEST BUY
"Fresh and citrusy, packed with assertive notes of oranges and apples....the wine's intensity of flavor is admirable."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Best of 2003 Edition
"Extra dry means this crisp Spanish alternative to Champagne is slightly sweeter than brut."
- Tasting Panel Report by Anthony Dias Blue,
The Top Ten Sparkling Wines Edition,
Bon Appétit, December 2002
87 POINTS, BEST BUY, TOP 100 VALUES
"Smooth, with aromas of vanilla and green apples. The palate is simple yet stately, especially given the price of this Spanish bubbly. The palate offers lemon, tarragon and some butter, while the finish is loaded with citrus peel and licorice."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Best of 2002 Edition
88 POINTS
"This lightly sweet style of Cava brings out fresh flavors of Meyer lemon, apple and pear. It's all about soft fruit, yet it remains
completely clean, finishing with scents of apple butter and maple sap. Break out a bottle for dessert with angel food cake."
- Wine & Spirits, August 2001
