rating B-

standout long-aged cava

about production dates back to 1796, the first sparkling wine made in 1921. Everything is organically farmed, with 280ha owned. Juvé y Camps was the one of the pioneers of Gran Reserva cava, sparkling wines aged for longer than the standard, easy-drinking model. The style is rich and full: perhaps more like Franciacorta or even California than Champagne. One of the bigger independent producers, there is arguably a lack of concentration to the wines.

wines tasted

"Milesimé" 2017 ($24)

The Milesimé is not just a single-vintage wine, it's also 100% Chardonnay. It comes from the Can Ruis vineyard in Espiells, very near to Barcelona and where the soils are rocky and difficult. It's aged for 24 months. The style is consistent with the richer nature of Juvé y Camps.

“Singular” Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2016 ($25)

100% Xarel·lo. Aged for three years. A classic example of quality cava and of the combination of weight and delicacy wines from Xarel·lo produce. Should be more expensive.

Reserva de la Familia Rosado NV ($19)

A strange paradox: it’s 100% Pinot Noir, so a very modern expression of cava trends, but in taste it’s very old-school cava: deep pink, fruity, and simple.

website https://www.juveycamps.com/en/

email juveycamps@juveycamps.com

phone +34 938 911 000

address Sant Venat 1, Sant Sadurní d’Anoia