BARON MERTEN FAMILY SELECTION
Grand Reserve - Brut Nature
Analysis
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.
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
Special
Tin label: a tribute to craftsmanship and uniqueness
Each bottle is dressed with a tin label, applied manually. This detail symbolizes our philosophy.
This is a classic bottle, corresponding to the winery's latest Gran Reserva 2012, in a very limited edition of only 300 units.
The entire process—from the desks to the disgorging and labeling—is done by hand, within our family cellar.
Product range
JAUME GIRÓ I GIRÓ SL
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