Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 5 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs5 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: green apple, citrus blossom, fresh almond, white florals

Palate: lemon, saline, creamy mousse, clean finish

Indigenous-trio Brut Nature aged 18 months on lees, the entry-tier organic Corpinnat from Juve i Camps. Crisp green apple, citrus blossom and almond on a refreshing palate with fine creamy mousse.

What it pairs with

  • Pa amb tomaquet Find pa amb tomaquet on TableJourney →
    Catalan tomato-bread aperitif; the wine's saline drive lifts olive oil and tomato.
  • Patatas bravas Find patatas bravas on TableJourney →
    Crisp acidity cuts spicy aioli; bubbles refresh between bites of tapas.
  • Sushi
    Light body and citrus drive match delicate raw fish.
  • Goat cheese on toast
    Almond aromatics and bright acidity partner soft goat's milk.

History

Essential is Juve i Camps's entry-tier organic Brut Nature, 18 months on lees from CCPAE-certified vineyards. Released in non-vintage form as the everyday gateway into the brand's range. Joined Corpinnat in April 2026 with the rest of Juve i Camps.

  1. 1990: Essential Brut Nature launched as the volume Brut Nature

Facts

Producer
Juve i Camps · visiting guide
Grapes
Xarel-lo (50%), Macabeo (30%), Parellada (20%)
Classification
Corpinnat
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 18 months on lees in bottle
ABV
11.5%
Price
EUR 12 to 18 at retail
Drinking window
0-5 from disgorgement
First vintage
1990
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Essential Brut Nature

What does Juve i Camps Essential taste like?

Green apple, citrus blossom, fresh almond and white florals on the nose; lemon, saline, creamy mousse and a clean finish on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium clean finish.

When should I drink Essential?

Drink within 0 to 5 years of disgorgement. Built for freshness; the Brut Nature dry edge and organic farming give the wine clean fruit character.

What grapes are in Essential?

The three indigenous Cava varieties: 50 percent Xarel-lo, 30 percent Macabeo and 20 percent Parellada. CCPAE-certified organic Brut Nature aged 18 months on lees.

What food pairs with Essential?

Pa amb tomaquet, patatas bravas, sushi and goat cheese on toast. The Brut Nature dry edge handles the Catalan aperitivo repertoire cleanly.

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