COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada
PRODUCER
Giró Ribot
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Paul Cheneau Millésimé Cava Brut Reserva 2017 is a vintage sparkling wine from the Penedès region of Catalonia, Spain, produced by the family-owned winery Giró Ribot. The winery has a long history and is dedicated to organic farming, balancing tradition with modern techniques. This Cava is crafted from the indigenous Spanish grape varietals Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada, reflecting the unique terroir of its origin. The 2017 vintage experienced a year of drought with beneficial late rains, contributing to concentrated fruit characteristics.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A 'Millésimé' Cava signifies it's a vintage wine, made from grapes of a single year.
Fact 02
Giró Ribot's vineyards are managed using organic farming practices.
Fact 03
Cava is made using the traditional method, the same as Champagne.
Fact 04
The name 'Paul Cheneau' suggests a nod to French winemaking influence.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Paul Cheneau Millésimé Cava Brut Reserva 2017 is produced using the traditional method, also known as Méthode Champenoise. The initial fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at controlled low temperatures to preserve aromatic integrity. Following this, a second fermentation takes place in the bottle, which is essential for developing the wine's effervescence and complex character. The wine then undergoes an extended aging period of at least 18 months in the bottle on its lees. Giró Ribot utilizes organic farming practices in their vineyards and employs a specific yeast strain during fermentation to enhance the wine's texture. The winery's approach balances established winemaking traditions with a creative outlook, aiming to express the Penedès terroir.
