Mestres 2006 Cava Millesime Clos Damiana
Tasting Note
This breath-taking, long-aged Cava, is one of the two top cuvées from Mestres. From old bush vines of 60 years old, and aged for 14 years on its lees, the richness, depth and complexity of this wine is immense. A blend of Macabeau (20%), Xarel·lo (65%) and Parellada (15%) this wine is dominated by intense aromas and flavours indicative of barrique and long lees aging: toasted bread, smoky notes, tobacco, … evolving to mocca, roasty aromas, oxidative notes and dried fruits. The mouthfeel is structured, but the fine and integrated bubbles and acidity keep the wine from being too broad and overbearing, it is mouth-watering and more-ish. The elegance, attractiveness and minerality is never lost. This is up there with the greatest Cavas you will ever taste.
At a Glance
This breath-taking, long-aged Cava, is one of the two top cuvées from Mestres. From old bush vines of 60 years old, and aged for 14 years on its lees, the richness, depth and complexity of this wine is immense. A blend of Macabeau (20%), Xarel·lo (65%) and Parellada (15%) this wine is dominated by intense aromas and flavours indicative of barrique and long lees aging: toasted bread, smoky notes, tobacco, … evolving to mocca, roasty aromas, oxidative notes and dried fruits. The mouthfeel is structured, but the fine and integrated bubbles and acidity keep the wine from being too broad and overbearing, it is mouth-watering and more-ish. The elegance, attractiveness and minerality is never lost. This is up there with the greatest Cavas you will ever taste.
