Gramona Celler Batlle 2004 – A Masterpiece in Sparkling Wine

Overview

• Producer: Gramona, Catalonia (Sant Sadurní d’Anoia) – a pioneering family in high-quality sparkling wines and one of the founders of the Corpinnat appellation
• Blend: Predominantly Xarel·lo (70–75%), with Macabeo (25–30%) sourced from the Font de Jui estate
• Aging: A traditional méthode classique with second fermentation in bottle and cork closure, aged sur lees for almost 10 years (~110–120 months), with a dosage around 5.5–8 g/L

Critical Acclaim & Scores

• Robert Parker: 94 points, praising its “alluring nose” of roasted nuts, camphor, diesel, apple pie, and smoke, with tiny bubbles, creamy texture, elegance, balance, and persistence Peñín Guide: 97 points
• Guía Peñín / Enterwine: echoed the composition (70/30) and 96 months on lees

• Visual: Straw-gold with fine, persistent bubbles.
• Aroma: Complex bouquet including nutty, toasty, brioche, dried fruit, camphor/smoke, apple pie, and a subtle iodine-mineral note
• Palate: Creamy mouthfeel, bright acidity, elegantly balanced, stone fruits and toast, a touch of diesel/camphor, culminating in a long, refined finish .
• Food Pairing: Excellent with shellfish, oysters, lobster, blue cheeses, smoked fish, and celebratory dishes .

Aging & Availability

• Meant to enjoy now through 2040 or beyond
• Limited edition: around 10,000 bottles produced in top years

 Why It Stands Out
Celler Batlle 2004 represents the epitome of long-aged Catalan sparkling wines: sustained lees contact under cork enhances creaminess and complexity, while Gramona’s biodynamic, organic farming ensures purity and depth. Its blend of elegance, precision, and grandeur rivals many prestige Champagnes—as summed up by critics: “Cava of the highest possible level