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White Wine Gran Caus Xarel·lo Pairal 2019
Organic white wine from Penedès. Varietal old-vines Xarel·lo fermented and aged for 4 months in chestnut tree barrels and for 24 months in the bottle.
Fermented in Barrel. 4 Months in chestnut barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 12.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Penedès
Grapes Varieties: Xarel·lo,
Wineries: Can Ràfols dels Caus
P 94
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Availability: In stock
€32.00
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A single vineyard varietal Xarel·lo, Gran Caus Xarel·lo Pairal is produced from vines grown in a calcareous soil rich in seashell fossils. The vineyard, called Finca El Cirerer, was planted in 1954. It is located a very particular area: Massís del Garraf (the Garraf Massif), a mountain range of marine origin located 30 km from Barcelona.
The vines are cultivated following organic farming practices, using no herbicides or pesticides.
The grapes of this highly idiosyncratic Spanish white wine of celler Can Rafols del Caus were harvested by hand.
Then, this old-vines Xarel·lo from Penedès was spontaneously fermented, as it was tradition in the region, in new chestnut tree barrels. Afterwards, it was aged for a period of 4 months.
Finally, Gran Caus Xarel·lo Pairal 2019 was aged for 24 months in the bottle prior to its release.
Aerate this outstanding white wine from Penedès 1 hour before drinking.
Additional Information
Additional Information
| Appearance | The white wine Gran Caus Xarel·lo Pairal is medium straw with some golden tinges. |
|---|---|
| Nose | The aromatic profile of this varietal Xarel·lo is quite unique: deeply mineral -the trademark of the Massís del Garraf area- and utterly Mediterranean. An organic white wine reminiscent of bone fruit and green apples, with hints of aromatic herbs, broom, dry earth, marzipan, smoke and cream. |
| Palate | Creamy and pleasant, this white wine of Can Ràfols dels Caus has a great structure, a linear character and a remarkable tension. Notes of peach pit, spices, fennel, flowers, dry fruit and aromatic herbs. This wine aged in chestnut tree barrels has a crisp, rock-solid acidity and a long, salty-mineral finish. Impressive ageing potential. |
| Our personal opinion | A wine unlike any other, Gran Caus Xarel·lo Pairal 2019 is one the best examples of the Xarel.lo grape -the most important Catalan white grape variety- available on the market. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Gran Caus Xarel·lo Pairal 2018: Enterwine 94. Gran Caus Xarel·lo Pairal 2017: Enterwine 93. Gran Caus Xarel·lo Pairal 2016: Enterwine 93. Gran Caus Xarel·lo Pairal 2015: Enterwine 93. Peñín 92. Gran Caus Xarel·lo Pairal 2014: Enterwine 93. Parker 93. Gran Caus Xarel·lo Pairal 2012: Enterwine 93. Peñín 92. Parker 91. Gran Caus Xarel.lo Pairal 2011: Peñín 92. Enterwine 93. Gran Caus Xarel·lo Pairal 2009: Parker 93. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | White |
| D.O. | Penedès |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 9-11ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
| Organic | Yes |
| Ageing | Fermented in Barrel |
| Type of ageing | Months in chestnut barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 4 |
| Parker's Score | 94 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 94 |
| Mono-Varietal | Xarel·lo |
| Pairings | Baked whitefish, Cured cheeses, Fish and gravey, Grilled vegitables, Poultry, Rice with fish, Roasted fish, Roasted white meats, semi-curred cheese, Soup and rice, Vegitables sauces, White meat with gravy |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Dinner with friends, Romantic Dinner |
Reviews
3 Reviews
... and this is the well
Age-worthy Catalan white wine. Xarel-lo's performance simply skyrockets after ten years.
Review by
(Posted on 19 February 2019)
caus
One of Catalonia's best whites. Period.
Review by
(Posted on 11 June 2018)
Just great
Deep and very original. Gonna keep one or two bottles in my cellar. Really worth the money.
Review by
(Posted on 10 August 2017)
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