Quinta da Muradella 'Muradella' Blanco, Monterrei, Spain 2019 Cotes du Jura the refined

the refined

with yellow apple

finely beaded acidity provides a nearly invisible corset of structure

spice and floral noted are all laced together in an enticing Champagne that combines richness with energy

while also giving a nice touch of freshly ground black pepper

Quinta da Muradella 'Muradella' Blanco, Monterrei, Spain 2019 Cotes du Jura the refinedNext to the very young 2021, I also had the chance to taste the 2019 Quinta da Muradella Blanco, which has developed further complexity with time in bottle and now feels very flinty and mineral. The color is incredibly pale and bright; it looks like a young wine from 2023, almost transparent, but the nose has amazing complexity and the palate is pungent and full of energy and light. It's vibrant, has moderate alcohol and notable freshness and acidity