The Grape
Creu de Lavit (CRU-deh-la-VEET) is made exclusively from Xarel-lo (sha-REL-o), a native Penedés varietal and one of the white grapes used in the production of cava. Xarel-lo yields an aromatic wine with good body and medium acidity. Creu de Lavit uses all hand-harvested, estate-grown grapes from 30 - 45 year old vines.
The Blend
100% Xarel-lo
Tasting Notes
Star bright straw yellow, with hints of green. Aromas of pineapples and ripe pears coupled with white carnations, over a base of cinnamon and smoke from the subtle use of oak. It is soft and full of flavor on the palate, following a crisp entry. The fruit is beautifully balanced with the flavors of fermentation in fine oak, giving this lovely wine a great individuality.
Food Affinities
The brisk acidity of this vintage makes this an excellent aperitif wine or serve with a spicy southeastern Asian dish, such as grilled chicken with Thai chili sauce. It would also match well with mussels or clams, steamed in a garlic broth, or served after or before dinner with your favorite blue cheese, perhaps a Cabrales from Spain.
Wine Ratings & Reviews
87 points - Segura Viudas Creu de Lavit 2004
"Medium straw color. Ripe pear, apple, and white peach aromas, with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Round, juicy and medium-bodied, with a chewy texture and good heft to its orchard fruit flavors. I'd have guessed this to be a good-quality Maconnais wine from its body, texture and ripe apple and pear flavors. Finishes with good length. Xarello is the variety that gives body and oomph to most Cavas."
International Wine Cellar , September/October 2006
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