2022 Raventos i Blanc Blanc de Blancs
£22.50
“The 2022 Blanc de Blancs comes from the lower terraces of the property and grapes purchased from local growers. It’s a blend of 50% Xarel.lo, 30% Macabeo, 15% Parellada and 5% Malvasía de Sitges that refermented in bottle where it was kept with the lees for at least 18 months. It has a pale and bright color with some green tints denoting youth and is clean and fruit-driven with a Mediterranean nose with notes of fennel and aromatic herbs and a tasty palate. It gives good pleasure for the price; it has tension, balance and fruit but is not heavy and has a tasty, almost salty twist in the finish. This is pure, clean and pleasant, complex and expressive beyond its price point.”
92 Points, Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate
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Product Description
Raventós i Blanc is owned by one of Spain’s most historic winemaking families, whose viticultural tradition dates back to 1497. Josep Raventós Fatjó produced Spain’s first traditional method sparkling wine in 1872 from estate-grown Xarel·lo and his descendant, Josep Maria Raventós i Blanc, went on to become a key figure in Spanish wine. Today, Raventós i Blanc is run by Pepe Raventós, who previously worked with Hubert Lamy in Burgundy, Gaston Chiquet in Champagne and Didier Dagueneau in Pouilly-Fumé. Pepe has inherited his grandfather’s spirit and vision, believing Raventós i Blanc should “convey our viticultural traditions, the strength of our land and the characteristics of our soils”. As a result, Pepe withdrew from the Cava DO in 2012, to focus on their distinctive Conca del Riu Anoia region in Alt Penedès.
Fresh, citrus nose with a hint of delicate Mediterranean herbs. The palate is elegant and well-balanced, with a full mouthfeel and a delicious, persistent finish.
Additional Information
| ABV | 12% |
|---|---|
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Colour | White |
| Country | Spain |
| Critic Score | 92/100 |
| Drink until | 2030 |
| Style | Sparkling |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Vintage | 2022 |
