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Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: peach, nectarine, toast, nuts, brioche
Palate: balanced, creamy texture
Codorniu's Ars Collecta blanc de blancs from Celler Jaume: Chardonnay, Parellada and Xarel·lo with peach, nectarine, toast and brioche, a creamy texture and high acidity.
What it pairs with
- Shellfish and seafood The producer's own suggestion; high acidity suits shellfish.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
- Sashimi and carpaccio Raw fish with mild sauces lets the fruit show.More wines for sushi →
- Fish tartare Few condiments keep the focus on the cava.More wines for fish →
How to serve Ars Collecta Blanc de Blancs Reserve
Allow 10 minutes from open to pour.
- Open the bottle. Chill and open.
- Serve well chilled. A well-chilled bottle keeps the acidity crisp.
- Glassware. A white-wine glass or tulip flute.
- Pair with the food. Shellfish and seafood, Sashimi and carpaccio, Fish tartare. Shellfish, seafood and raw fish with mild sauces.
History
Ars Collecta is Codorniu's collection from Celler Jaume, a micro-winery. The blanc de blancs combines Chardonnay, Parellada and Xarel·lo for an unctuous texture with high acidity.
Facts
- Producer
- Codorniu · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Parellada, Xarel·lo
- Classification
- DO Cava Reserva
- Oak
- Reserva-grade ageing; the producer gives no month count
Frequently asked about Ars Collecta Blanc de Blancs Reserve
What does Ars Collecta Blanc de Blancs Reserve taste like?
On the nose, peach, nectarine, toast, nuts, brioche. On the palate, balanced, creamy texture. Codorniu's Ars Collecta blanc de blancs from Celler Jaume: Chardonnay, Parellada and Xarel·lo with peach, nectarine, toast and brioche, a creamy texture and high acidity.
When should I drink Ars Collecta Blanc de Blancs Reserve?
Codorniu gives no drinking window; it presents the cava for both meals and starters.
What food pairs with Ars Collecta Blanc de Blancs Reserve?
Shellfish and seafood is the first match to try, with Sashimi and carpaccio and Fish tartare close behind. The producer's own suggestion; high acidity suits shellfish.
What grapes are in Ars Collecta Blanc de Blancs Reserve?
The coupage combines Chardonnay, Parellada and Xarel·lo, according to Codorniu; percentages are not published.
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