Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava 1.5
"For a well-made sparkling wine with balance, flavor and a bit of sweetness, look no further. This one features pretty apple, lemon and yeast aromas prior to honey, melon and apple flavors. Finishes smooth and stylish, proving that a cava can be slightly sweet yet rock solid." 88 Points, Wine Enthusiast "Best Buy"
Freixenet Description
A light Cava appreciated for its intense freshness. The high content of the Parellada grape coupled with fermentation at a controlled temperature of 12ºC produces fine, intense and fruity aromas. Brilliant pale yellow in colour. Fine and persistent mousse. Clean and light on the palate with an elegant and long length. Best served at a temperature of 6-7ºC.
Wine Enthusiast: 88 Points
Dusty apple-driven aromas are simple but true to what brut Cava is about. This feels citric but a little flat, with pithy orange, tangerine and lime flavors that finish clean, crisp and short.
Wine Advocate: 86 Points
The lineup begins with the Non-Vintage Cordon Negro made from the three traditional grape varieties of the Cava DO (Xarel-lo, Macabeu, and Parellada) with the emphasis on the latter for this bottling. It is made in a tasty, friendly style with a dosage of 9 grams making it just off-dry on the palate. It is a cleanly made sparkling wine that can be found in discount stores at well under the suggested retail price.
