Bodegas Avancia Mencia, Valdeorras, Spain 2019 Cavas Castillo de Perelada S.A. planted on sandy soils that

planted on sandy soils that have a strong calcareous component

Fruit for this exquisite Blanc de Blancs comes from the Grand Cru villages of Cramant and Avize in Champagne’s Côte des Blancs region

Lush and spicy

This Cuvée features Chardonnay with very fine expression in the nose and in the mouth

97 Pts Neal Martin Vinous

Bodegas Avancia Mencia, Valdeorras, Spain 2019 Cavas Castillo de Perelada S.A. planted on sandy soils thatDark plums, blackcurrants, grilled herbs, roasted coffee and smoked meat on the nose. Medium to full bodied with firm, velvety tannins. Smoky, rich and concentrated. Very smooth textured. Drink or hold. 92 Pts James Suckling