BARON MERTEN FAMILY SELECTION

BARON MERTEN FAMILY SPECIAL
with individual case
GRAND RESERVA BRUT NATURE 2012
GOLD MEDAL EXPOVINA ZURICH 2022-2023

45% Xarello, 20% Parellada, 20% Macabeo, 15% Chardonnay

An exceptional cava showcasing a pale yellow color with greenish hues and a continuous stream of fine bubbles. On the nose, it presents a perfect balance of ripe fruit and spice aromas, with delicate notes of orange blossom, honey, and toasted bread.

On the palate it is very dry, with a soft and sophisticated texture. The nuances of toasted nuts and baked bread merge with the freshness of ripe fruit, such as peach and apricot, resulting in a structured and deep cava. Its persistence and complexity make it a unique sensory experience that lasts over time.

Made exclusively in exceptional vintages and with a careful selection of wines, this long-aged cava achieves a perfect harmony between freshness and complexity, offering a unique personality. As the late Baroness of Merten said: Complex, but not complicated!

52,00€

Type

Brut Nature

Varieties

50% Xarel.lo, 20% Macabeo, 15% Parellada, 10% Chardonnay. 5% Pinot Noir

Harvest year

2012

Alcohol content

11,7 %

Aging

Minimum 120 months in rime in contact with the yeasts.

Fermentation

The second fermentation takes place slowly and at low temperature in the same bottle, for a period of 2 to 3 months. This slow and time-respecting process is essential to achieve the elegance and complexity that define our cavas. In our winery, there is no rush: we let each bottle evolve at its own pace, because only in this way can we capture the finesse of the well-integrated bubbles and the aromatic richness that only time gives.

Awards

Gran Oro Casino de Madrid 2023, Best of 2023 – Expovina Wine Trophy, Great Gold Medal Top Wine 2021, SILVER MEDAL VINARI 2020 Very aged GR

Wine tasting

Visually It appears pale, with yellow and greenish reflections, and with a fine and constant release of delicate bubbles, like a filigree that announces elegance. On the nose It is discreet and sophisticated. Floral and spicy notes appear, orange blossoms, ripe pear skin and dried herbs, accompanied by subtle toasted notes, memories of bread crust and toasted hazelnut. All in all, complex but sober, without any excess, with the serenity of a cava that has aged gracefully. In the mouth, shows a fine and fresh structure, where the liveliness of the acidity sets the pace and combines with an elegant minerality, like wet pebbles, creating a tense but fluid sensation, never strident. Its dry and deep character is expressed with touches of nuts, fine yeast and flour baking, balanced with the ripe fruit, without ever falling into marked oxidative notes.

The finish is long, pure and persistent, with a discreet touch of noble oxidative character—perfectly fitting for a cava of this age—and a lasting impression of elegance.

Conservation and consumption recommendations

Store the cava in a cool (10-15ºC), dry place and protected from direct light. It is advisable to keep the bottles in an upright position. For optimal expression of the product, serve between 8 and 10°C, adapting the temperature according to the time of year and personal preferences. It is recommended to cool it gradually.

Gastronomy

This is a cava crafted for serious gastronomy, full-bodied and persistent on the palate.

It pairs brilliantly with game dishes —such as wild boar, deer or hare—, especially if stewed with red wines, herbs or dark chocolate. It is also perfect with stewed red meats, such as veal cheek, oxtail or lamb shoulder at low temperature. The acidity of the cava contrasts with the richness of the dish and the bubbles cleanse the palate.

With very mature cheeses, such as matured sheep's cheese, aged Garrotxa, Blau de Muntanyola or washed-rind cheeses, cava finds an intense dialogue, balancing fats and salinity. It also surprises with autumn mushroom dishes, especially with boletus or trumpet mushrooms sautéed in butter, or with ravioli stuffed with meat or truffle. With dishes of traditional Catalan cuisine, such as fricandó, duck with pears, chicken with crayfish or cap i pota, it finds an ideal match.

This is a cava that doesn’t just accompany a meal — it transforms it. Perfect for long conversations at the table, deep flavours and bold pairings.

52,00€