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Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 5 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: wild raspberry, citrus, lightly roasted, mineral
Palate: red berry, savoury autolytic, round mid-palate, balanced finish
Chardonnay-led premium Cava blend with Macabeo, Parellada and Pinot Noir. Wild raspberry and citrus aromatics with nutty autolytic depth from extended lees ageing; balanced and round at a fair premium price.
What it pairs with
- Esqueixada de bacalla Catalan salt-cod salad with tomato and olive oil needs a Cava with citrus drive and lees complexity; Elyssia Gran Cuvee delivers both.More wines for cod →Find esqueixada de bacalla on TableJourney →
- Roast chicken Chardonnay-led Cava with Pinot Noir lift partners poultry beautifully; nutty autolytic notes complement crispy skin.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Aged Manchego Long-lees Cava and aged sheep's-milk cheese share a nutty, lactic register; bubbles refresh the palate.More wines for aged hard cheese →
- Tuna tartare Saline minerality and bright acidity match raw oily fish without overwhelming it.More wines for tuna →
With cheese
History
Launched 2007 as the white-wine flagship of Freixenet's Elyssia premium tier. The blend leans on Chardonnay for body, Pinot Noir for length and the indigenous Cava varieties for the regional spine, aged at least 18 months on lees.
- 2007Elyssia Gran Cuvee Brut launched as the white-wine flagship of the premium range
Facts
- Producer
- Freixenet · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (40%), Macabeo (30%), Parellada (20%), Pinot Noir (10%)
- Classification
- DO Cava Reserva
- Oak
- Stainless steel; minimum 18 months on lees in bottle
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-5 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2007
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Elyssia Gran Cuvee Brut
What does Elyssia Gran Cuvee taste like?
Wild raspberry, citrus, lightly roasted notes and mineral nuances on the nose; red berry, savoury autolytic notes, a round mid-palate and a balanced finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Elyssia Gran Cuvee?
Drink within 0 to 5 years of disgorgement. The 18-month lees ageing delivers most of the autolytic complexity; serve at 7 to 9 degrees Celsius.
What grapes are in Elyssia Gran Cuvee?
A premium Chardonnay-led blend with 40 percent Chardonnay, 30 percent Macabeo, 20 percent Parellada and 10 percent Pinot Noir. The Pinot Noir adds length and red-berry lift to the Chardonnay body.
What food pairs with Elyssia Gran Cuvee?
Esqueixada de bacalla, roast chicken, aged Manchego and tuna tartare. The Chardonnay body and lees complexity handle protein-forward Mediterranean dishes.
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