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Colet A Priori Brut 2011 Wine Review

Colet A Priori Brut 2011

Colet A Priori Brut 2011

Penedès D.O., Spain

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $21.95

Drink: 2012-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 11.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Sparkling Wine


Winery: Colet

Agent: Terra Firma Brands

Natalie's Score: 88/100

This Spanish sparking wine uses the traditional method of the second fermentation in the bottle, as they do in Champagne. The flavour profile is distinctly different and weird in a good way wit strange floral notes and lemon baking spice.

Food pairings: lightly spiced curry dishes, lamb stew, white turkey meat, tacos.

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This Colet A Priori Brut 2011 was reviewed on May 2, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

A dry Spanish sparkling wine made in the same traditional method as Champagne. Shows a fine mousse with a fresh apple nose. Bright green apple, citrus lemon and a touch of biscuit on the palate with a refreshing, crisp, long citrus zest finish.
Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Gorgeous wine featuring fresh cut flowers, grapefruit pith, apple and candied lemon. Perfect with seafood or on its own. 89 Points. (ottawawinejournal.com)
The 2011 vintage of A Priori Brut is a Spanish sparkling wine blend of Macabeo, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Muscat grapes. The wine is matured in the bottle for 2 years in contact with its lees for 24 months for added depth and texture. This wine has seven grams of residual sugar, but is still dry and refreshing. - Community Wine Reviews

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