Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 3 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

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 in the header is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: citrus, toasted bread, honey, yellow apple

Palate: lemon, almond, creamy mousse, fine bubbles

Indigenous-trio Cava named for the 1551 founding date of Codorniu. Zero-dosage Brut Nature style with citrus, honey and toasted-bread aromatics; a heritage-anchored everyday Cava.

What it pairs with

  • Esqueixada de bacalla Find esqueixada de bacalla on TableJourney →
    Catalan salt-cod salad with tomato and onion needs a dry, citric Brut Nature; Cuvee 1551 lifts the dish without sweetening it.
  • Tortilla espanola Find tortilla espanola on TableJourney →
    Egg, potato and onion want a clean, dry bubbly with high acidity; Cuvee 1551 delivers exactly that.
  • Pulpo a la gallega
    Pimenton-dusted octopus and the wine's almond-citrus register make a clean, savoury pairing.
  • Mediterranean fish stew
    Brut Nature's saline drive complements white-fish broth without adding any sweetness.

History

Cuvee 1551 is Codorniu's heritage cuvee, named for the year Jaume Codorniu was first documented as a wine producer in Sant Sadurni d'Anoia. The Brut Nature style points back to indigenous-trio purity (Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada) before the late-20th-century international-variety wave.

  1. 1551: Jaume Codorniu documented as the first generation of wine producers
  2. 2010: Cuvee 1551 launched as the brand's heritage indigenous-trio Brut Nature

Facts

Producer
Codorniu · visiting guide
Grapes
Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada
Classification
DO Cava
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 9 months on lees in bottle
ABV
11.5%
Price
EUR 10 to 16 at retail
Drinking window
0-3 from disgorgement
First vintage
2010
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Cuvee 1551 Brut Nature

What does Codorniu Cuvee 1551 taste like?

Citrus, toasted bread, honey and yellow apple on the nose; lemon, almond, creamy mousse and fine bubbles on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium clean finish.

When should I drink Cuvee 1551?

Drink within 0 to 3 years of disgorgement. Zero-dosage Brut Nature style benefits from freshness; serve well chilled at 6 to 8 degrees Celsius.

What grapes are in Cuvee 1551?

The three indigenous Cava varieties: Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. The wine is a heritage tribute to Codorniu's 1551 founding under Jaume Codorniu.

What food pairs with Cuvee 1551?

Catalan classics: esqueixada de bacalla, tortilla espanola and pulpo a la gallega. The Brut Nature dry edge handles salt-cured and pimenton dishes cleanly.

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