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Corpinnat Llopart Ex Vite Brut 2014

Corpinnat organic sparkling wine from Penedès. Blend of Xarel·lo and Macabeo aged in oak and for 96+ months in the bottle.
96 meses en botella.
Percentage of Alcohol: 11.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
Grapes Varieties: Macabeo, Xarel·lo,
Wineries: Cavas Llopart
ñ 94 94 94

Availability: In stock

€47.90
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The top-shelf sparkling wine Llopart Ex Vite Brut is produced by Cavas Llopart, a founding member of the Corpinnat association of quality sparkling wine producers.

Easily recognizable by its metallic label, this Spanish sparkling wine is made from a blend of 90-year-old Xarel·lo vines (60%) & 70-year-old Macabeo (40%), sourced from Les Flandes, the oldest and most representative vineyard of the winery, located in the outskirts of Subirats del Penedès.

Once alcoholic fermentation had been completed, the base wine of this Corpinnat Brut sparkling wine was aged in oak barrels for some time.

Then this organic sparkling wine was bottled and, after going through secondary fermentation, it was aged for a minimum of 96 months in the cellar.

Finally, the sparkler Llopart Ex Vite Brut 2014 was added a tiny amount of shipping liquor, crafted from a blend of the best Xarel·lo wines and an old Champenoise formula dating from the late XIXth century.

Very limited production.

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Appearance

The sparkling wine Llopart Ex Vite Brut is medium straw with some amber tinges.

Nose

Intense and enticingly aromatic, this Corpinnat sparkling wine from Penedès feels amazingly fresh and alive despite being almost 10 years old. This blend of Xarel·lo and Macabeo suggests some aromas of white fruit, orange blossom, lemon rind and fine lees, combined with suggestions of butter, toasted almonds, English custard, fennel and aromatic herbs.

Palate

Again, this sparkling wine of Cavas Llopart winery is surprisingly lively, with a spectacular acidity, an intricate texture and tiny bubbles which caress the palate. Toast, dry fruit, white flowers, rosemary, laurel... Complex and with a serious potential for improvement, this Corpinnat brut has a very long finish, with a mineral and zesty tang.

Our personal opinion

Phenomenal, yet not sufficiently appreciated, the sparkling wine Llopart Ex Vite Brut 2014 is a model of old-school elegance.

OTHER VINTAGES

Llopart Ex Vite Brut 2012:

Enterwine 94. Parker 92.

Llopart Ex Vite Brut 2011:

Enterwine 94.

Llopart Ex Vite Brut 2010:

Enterwine 93.

Llopart Ex Vite Brut 2009:

Enterwine 93. Peñín 95.

Llopart Ex Vite Brut 2007:

Enterwine 94. Peñín 93.

Llopart Ex Vite Brut 2006:

Parker 91. Peñín 91.

Year 2014
Type of Sparkling Wine Brut
Denomination of Origin (DO) Corpinnat
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 6-8ºC
Organic Yes
Number of months aged in the bottle 96
Peñin Score 94
Enterwine's Score 94
Media rating 94
Percentage of variety Xarel·lo 60%, Macabeo 40%.
Pairings Aperitif, Birds, Cream pastries, Curred fish, Fruit pastries, Grilled whitefish, Nougat candy, Poultry, Puff pastries, Roasted foods
Taste Complex and Elegant, Creamy with fine bubbles, Silky and intense
Occasion A special occasion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement
Reviews
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Great
Value
Marvelously confident and structured, with real depth, grace and poise. The 2007 vintage will drink beautifully till 2025.
Review by (Posted on 10 July 2019)
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