Gramona Celler Batlle 2006

"2006 seems like a truly superb vintage for the top Cavas, among which the 2006 Celler Batlle Gran Reserva Brut certainly qualifies. The wine still feels very young and lively, with a shy, reticent nose showing little development and some primary flavors. This would benefit from some more time in bottle, ideally with the lees. But as I mentioned, there is no disgorgement info on the labels, which at this quality and price level is not understandable. 10,000 bottles."

"This blend of 75 per cent Xarel-lo with Macabeo contains a dosage of 6 g/l based on a Gramona liqueur solera of great antiquity and complexity. It’s gold in colour and prodigiously articulate on both nose and palate, with an old-wine luxury and fullness to it: mellow, supple, structured. All the classic Catalan notes of citrus peel, fennel, fenugreek and dried wild flowers are here in this elaborately crafted, mouthfilling wine."