Bodega Mestres

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SUMMARY

Penèdes Experience at iconic producer: Rehoboam (4.5L) of Mestres La Cavateca Clos Damiana Vintage 1999 - Brut Nature disgorged specifically for the winner of this lot; plus VIP tour and tasting featuring all of Mestres's wines at the Mestres winery, hosted by David Aura, the 30th generation of the Mestres family. The experience includes a private fine wine lunch, prepared by a Michelin Star Restaurant chef at the winery for 8 guests.

REGION

Penèdes

COUNTRY

Spain

ESTIMATE

£4,000 - £8,000

LOT COMPONENTS

Fine Wine Bottles ✓
Experience ✓
Estate Visit ✓
Vineyard Visit ✓
Tasting ✓
Social Occasion (Lunch) ✓
Number of Guests 8 ✓

THE FINE WINE

Rehoboam (4.5L): Mestres La Cavateca Clos Damiana Vintage 1999 disgorged specifically for the winner of this auction lot.

THE EXPERIENCE

An exclusive VIP tour and tasting featuring all of Mestres's wines at the Mestres winery, hosted by David Aura, the 30th generation of the Mestres family. The experience includes a private fine wine lunch for 8 guests, prepared by a Michelin Star Restaurant chef at the winery.

THE ESTATE

Bodega Mestres is a historic family-owned sparkling wine producer dating back to 1312. The cellars are located in the heart of Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, 18 metres underground, beneath the main square of town. They've played a pivotal role in perfecting traditional method sparkling wine techniques since 1925. Notable milestones include pioneering the Brut Nature style in the 40's, using barriques for base wines since the 60's, using two natural corks for each bottle, and being the first to label a bottle with the name "Cava" since 1960. Their legacy is marked by innovation and excellence.

Mestres is characterised by an oxidative, vinous, and non-dosé style, with extended ageing being a key philosophy. Their sparkling wines age from 4 years up to 40 years on lees, resulting in complexity and depth. The house blends centuries-old techniques with modern innovations. Mestres' wines are "gastronomic sparkling wines," meticulously crafted to elevate and harmonise with refined culinary experiences, making them an essential choice for pairing with sophisticated cuisine.

Mestres represents the fusion of artisanal expertise and timeless tradition, crafting sparkling wines of distinctive character. With a commitment to organic viticulture and a cellar ethos steeped in the oxidative style, they employ old chestnut barriques for base wine ageing, resulting in wines of profound richness and harmony. Exclusively using natural cork for second fermentations, all bottles are hand disgorged without freezing, preserving the wine's essence flawlessly.

In recent decades, Mestres has released the latest experimentations of the past decade with a "third ageing" process, involving extended time ageing in the cellar post-disgorgement.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Experience to be taken up within 12 months of the auction.

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