| 2020 |
Castellroig Sabate i Coca |
Brut |
The 2020 Brut Reserva Castellroig is a Corpinnat blend of 40% Xarel·lo, 35% Macabeu, 20% Parellada and 5% Chardonnay, sourced from Penedès. After 25 months on the lees, it was disgorged in April 2024. Yellow in hue, it offers aromas of lime and ginger with a hint of fennel. Indulgent and laced with finely knit bubbles, the vibrant palate presents a slightly chalky texture—a flavorful interpretation of Corpinnat. |
Vinous |
90 |
 |
2024-10-16 |
| 2018 |
Castellroig Sabate i Coca |
So 'Blanc' |
A varietal Xarel·lo, the 2018 Castellroig So Blanc presents scents of grapefruit and herbs with a touch of honey. Dry and creamy on the palate, the chalky texture and taut acidity lead to a long, bakery-scented finish. |
Vinous |
91 |
 |
2024-10-16 |
| 2017 |
Castellroig Sabate i Coca |
Terroja' |
The 2017 Terroja de Sabaté i Coca is a varietal Xarel·lo from Alt Penedès. This reductive white wine presents flinty and herbal aromas accompanied by a layer of damp earth. Dry and chalky, it features a fairly rich mid-palate with a saline, compact and refreshing finish. This is a flavorful curiosity. |
Vinous |
93 |
 |
2024-10-16 |
| 2014 |
Castellroig Sabate i Coca |
Brut Nature 'Reserva Familiar' |
The 2014 Brut Nature Reserva Familiar is a Xarel·lo Corpinnat that spent 104 months on the lees before disgorgement in January 2023. Golden in hue, it offers yeasty/bakery aromas of caramel and hazelnut, complemented by quince and sherry-like notes. Dry and mousse-like on the palate, its light, slightly oxidative character adds a savory dimension to its evolved profile. This is a serious wine. |
Vinous |
93 |
 |
2024-10-16 |
| 2023 |
Castellroig Sabate i Coca |
So 'Blanc' |
The 2023 Castellroig So Blanc, 100% Xarel·lo, features aromas of peaches and grilled herbs, while the palate offers an easygoing, refreshing core. This is a perfect white wine for casual conversations. |
Vinous |
90 |
 |
2024-10-16 |
| 2020 |
Castellroig Sabate i Coca |
Brut Nature Reserva |
The 2020 Brut Nature Reserva Castellroig is a Corpinnat blend of 40% Xarel·lo, 35% Macabeu, 20% Parellada and 5% Chardonnay, sourced from Penedès. Aged for 20 months on the lees and disgorged in November 2023, it displays a yellow hue with aromas of lemon pie, herbs, aniseed and a deep quince core. Dry and chalky on the palate, the intense acidity enhances the primary flavors and energizes the mousse-like mouthfeel. Joyful. |
Vinous |
90 |
 |
2024-10-16 |
| 2020 |
Castellroig Sabate i Coca |
So Negre' |
Ull de Llebre, meaning "hare eyes," is the Catalan name for Tempranillo. The 2020 Castellroig So Negre is a varietal Ull de Llebre from Penedès, aged for 12 months in oak barrels. It offers a blend of red fruit, chocolate and caramel, complemented by subtle blood and floral notes. Dry and joyful on the palate, it flows smoothly over fine, reactive tannins with a bold mouthfeel. |
Vinous |
91 |
 |
2024-10-16 |
| 2019 |
Castellroig Sabate i Coca |
Brut Nature 'Sabate i Coca Mosset' |
The 2019 Brut Nature Mosset is a Corpinnat blend of 53% Xarel·lo, 41% Macabeu and 6% Parellada, aged for up to 48 months on the lees. This light yellow sparkling wine offers notes of lemon and mint, complemented by balsamic and Mediterranean undergrowth on the nose. Dry and compact, it features fine-knit bubbles that create an enticing texture, enhanced by taut, refreshing acidity. The 2019 is a saline, vertically structured Corpinnat. |
Vinous |
91 |
 |
2024-10-16 |
| 2018 |
Castellroig Sabate i Coca |
Brut Nature 'Josep Coca' |
The 2018 Brut Nature Josep Coca is a Corpinnat blend of 85% Xarel·lo and 15% Macabeu, sourced from Penedès. Aged for up to 60 months in oak barrels and disgorged in March 2024, it reveals aromas of lime and balsamic herbs alongside white fruit notes. Dry and taut, the chalky palate lingers with a refreshing, compact, bubbly flow. This is a sapid and vibrant interpretation of Corpinnat. |
Vinous |
92 |
 |
2024-10-16 |
| 2017 |
Castellroig Sabate i Coca |
Brut Nature 'Josep Coca' |
The 2017 Brut Nature Josep Coca is a Corpinnat blend of 85% Xarel·lo and 15% Macabeu from Penedès, disgorged in October 2023 after aging for 69 months on the lees. It presents a rare lactic character on the nose, complemented by hints of lime and butter against a brioche backdrop. Dry and fairly evolved, the warm 2017 vintage enhanced its rapid development. |
Vinous |
90 |
 |
2024-10-16 |