Blanchard Perez Cava Brut: A Sommelier's Take

Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation

Blanchard Perez Cava Brut is a light-bodied dry sparkling wine made from Macabeo/Xarel-lo/Parellada, in Spain, by Blanchard & Perez. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Green apple, citrus, almond, toast and pairs well with Tapas, fried food and sushi.

Michael's take

“Crisp green apple, faint toasted almond, dry everyday value.”

Tasting profile

Type
Sparkling
Grape
Macabeo/Xarel-lo/Parellada
Country
Spain
Producer
Blanchard & Perez
Body
light-bodied
Acidity
High
Tannin
Low
Sweetness
Dry
Oak
No oak
Price
$ · under $15

What to eat with Blanchard Perez Cava Brut

  • Tapas
  • fried food
  • sushi
  • brunch
  • salty snacks

When to open it

  • Celebration
  • brunch
  • party pour
  • aperitif

Where to buy Blanchard Perez Cava Brut

Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.

Questions people ask

What does Blanchard Perez Cava Brut taste like?

Blanchard Perez Cava Brut is a light-bodied dry sparkling wine with notes of Green apple, citrus, almond, toast. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is absent. Michael's note: Crisp green apple, faint toasted almond, dry everyday value.

What food goes with Blanchard Perez Cava Brut?

Michael pairs Blanchard Perez Cava Brut with Tapas, fried food, sushi, brunch and salty snacks. It works best for Celebration, brunch, party pour and aperitif.

How much does Blanchard Perez Cava Brut cost?

Blanchard Perez Cava Brut falls in Michael's $ · under $15 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.

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