Maria Casanovas Brut de Brut Reserva Cava - NV (750ml) Natural Wine The 2001 La Joie (71%

The 2001 La Joie (71% Cabernet Sauvignon

though somewhat expensive

but it has the concentration of fruit and structure to hold for 4-6 more years

and altogether remarkable

very enjoyable finish

Maria Casanovas Brut de Brut Reserva Cava - NV (750ml) Natural Wine The 2001 La Joie (71%Pale yellow color. Ripe citrus orchard fruits, a hint of honey and smoky lees on the deeply perfumed nose. Offers nicely concentrated orange, pear nectar and buttered toast flavors that are braced and sharpened by a core of juicy acidity. Finishes toasty and long, leaving hints of chamomile, succulent herbs and orange pith behind. (no dosage; disgorged on April 30, 2018; aged for 15 months on its lees before disgorgement) Vinous 90 points