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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

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

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: spring fruits, toast, nuts, brioche

Palate: complex, creamy, bitter edge, balanced

A Chardonnay Brut Nature with toasted, nutty, brioche aromas and a creamy palate whose dry edge is balanced by the grape.

What it pairs with

How to serve Gran Plus Ultra Chardonnay Brut Nature

Allow 10 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open the bottle. Chill and open.
  2. Serve well chilled. A well-chilled bottle keeps the acidity crisp.
  3. Glassware. A white-wine glass or tulip flute.
  4. Pair with the food. Smoked fish, Duck breast, Seafood risotto. Smoked foods, risotto, seafood and duck breast.

History

Gran Plus Ultra is a Codorniu collection that honours its winemaking tradition and pioneering spirit. The Chardonnay is bottled Brut Nature, with no added sugar.

Facts

Producer
Codorniu · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay
Classification
DO Cava
Oak
Brut Nature, no added sugar; the producer gives no ageing period

Frequently asked about Gran Plus Ultra Chardonnay Brut Nature

What does Gran Plus Ultra Chardonnay Brut Nature taste like?

On the nose, spring fruits, toast, nuts, brioche. On the palate, complex, creamy, bitter edge, balanced. A Chardonnay Brut Nature with toasted, nutty, brioche aromas and a creamy palate whose dry edge is balanced by the grape.

When should I drink Gran Plus Ultra Chardonnay Brut Nature?

Codorniu gives no drinking window; it says the cava can accompany a meal from start to finish.

What food pairs with Gran Plus Ultra Chardonnay Brut Nature?

Smoked fish is the first match to try, with Duck breast and Seafood risotto close behind. The producer names smoked foods.

What grapes are in Gran Plus Ultra Chardonnay Brut Nature?

The cava is made from Chardonnay, according to Codorniu.

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