Vins el Cep Claror Can Prats Brut Nature Vintage Catalonia 2015 750ml
DescriptionCan Prats represents the pinnacle of Vins el Cep's production, a single-vineyard Cava that challenges perceptions about Spanish sparkling wine. This 2015 vintage, with extended aging on lees, demonstrates how traditional method production combined with exceptional terroir can create bubbles worthy of comparison with Champagne.
The wine presents a beautiful golden color with fine, persistent bubbles that rise in elegant streams. On the nose, Can Prats offers remarkable complexity from its extended aging—brioche, toasted almonds, and honey mingle with preserved lemon, white flowers, and wet stones. The single-vineyard character shows through in distinctive mineral notes, while the vintage quality is evident in the depth and concentration of aromas. Zero dosage allows the wine's natural complexity to shine without any masking sweetness.
The palate delivers an experience that transcends typical Cava. The mousse is incredibly fine and creamy, creating a luxurious texture that carries complex flavors across the palate. Citrus and green apple fruit remain fresh despite the aging, while lees contact has added layers of brioche, hazelnuts, and subtle honey. The complete absence of dosage creates laser-sharp focus, with bone-dry precision that highlights the quality of the base wine. Mineral notes dominate the mid-palate, creating a sense of place rarely found in Spanish sparkling wine.
Can Prats 2015 stands as proof that Spain can produce world-class traditional method sparkling wine when ambition meets terroir. The extended aging and zero dosage philosophy create a wine of unusual complexity and sophistication. The finish is exceptionally long and pure, with mineral and citrus notes that seem to vibrate on the palate. This is serious sparkling wine for contemplation, though it certainly works beautifully as a luxury aperitif. A revelation for those who dismiss Cava as simple party wine.
