2004 Gramona III Lustros Gran Reserva Cava

This Gran Reserva Cava in the Brut Nature style is an elegant, precise, mature wine. In contrast to most Cava which is informal and refreshing, Gramona makes wines with finely tuned character that are more in the style of French Champagne. The base wine for III Lustros is a blend of 70% Xarel-lo and 30% Macabeo. To reach 'Gran Reserva' status III Lustros undergoes 5 years of bottle maturation in the cellar before release. The end result is one of Spain's most celebrated wines. Creamy texture and fine bubbles deliver aromas of tea biscuit and flavors of brandied pears and toasted almonds.

92 Points Wine Advocate - "The light gold colored 2004 Gran Reserva Brut Nature Lustros is a more vinous offering with enticing notes of mineral, spring flowers, almonds, and white peach informing the nose. Mouth-filling, long, and nicely proportioned, it will drink nicely for another 2-3 years."