Raventos I Blanc 'Blanc de Blancs' Espumoso Conca del Riu de Anoia 2023

Raventos I Blanc 'Blanc de Blancs' Espumoso Conca del Riu de Anoia 2023$27. 99 on 12+ (code 12saves3) 92pts Wine Advocate The 2023 Blanc de Blancs has a textbook nose of Mediterranean sparkling with notes of aromatic herbs, dry hay and straw, reflecting the third year of extremely dry conditions in the zone that delivered a small crop that was harvested earlier than ever and resulted in more concentrated wines. It's 50% Xarel. lo, 35% Macabeu, 10% Parellada and 5% Malvasa de Sitges that didn't go through malolactic and

Vineyard Age: 50+ years

As it ferments naturally in seasoned French oak

but in very compact layers that will need time in the bottle to broaden

The wine is then run off into French barriques

The ageing takes place in extrafine and fine grain French wood

sweet fruit aromas of cherry and strawberry contrast with earthy

• Vinification and aging: The harvest is pressed for a long time (from 3 to 5 hours) with whole grapes and without input (neither sulfur nor enzyme

Published: Apr 04

This vintage offers a delightful tasting experience with notes of fresh grapefruit

The vineyard's commitment to quality is evident in every sip

Billon and Bouttes

70 hectares parcel of Pinot Meunier located in Fossoy on the western edge of the Vallee de la Marne