More than 144 months of rest in pursuit of excellence
“Llegat Familiar”, The most special sparkling wine from Llopart
A wine with an eternal vocation, the mark that the passage of time has left on us and on the landscape, it is the culmination of everything we have learned and the sublimation of the uniqueness of the estate.
Redaction Barcelona, July 4, 2022.
Limited production of 1331 bottles, of which we have disgorged 1061 in May 2023. The remaining 270 continue the aging process in the family wine cellar.
LLEGAT FAMILIAR 2010
BRUT NATURE – CORPINNAT
Paulino’s vineyard
Paulino’s vineyard, planted in 1935, consists of less than one hectare of octogenarian Xarel·lo vines, sheltered by the slope of the forest and under the influence of the Lebeche wind, which offer us clusters with character, with very good aromatic concentration and an accentuated mineral character.
Very balanced and structured soils, on calcareous bedrock, developed in a landscape of shady slopes. The geological materials that give rise to these soils are Miocene marls. These are very well-drained, moderately basic soils, with a loamy-clay texture and a sober level of organic matter that host a great diversity of flora, insects and subterranean fauna.
Llegat Familiar 2010
Xarel·lo from the Paulino vineyard, delicately hand-picked on September 17th.
In 2010, we had unusual snowfall between January and March accompanied by rain in May. This abundant water supply was maintained throughout the
year, despite a dry summer, lack of further rainfall and mild temperatures.
These conditions resulted in a vintage with a distinctive character, very balanced acidity, optimal aromatic development and harmonious ripening.
Aged in rhyme for more than 13 years. Coup de poignée is carried out every four years during aging to enhance contact between the wine and the mothers and thus improve yeast autolysis and the transfer of their organoleptic triggers to the wine.
Minimum rest of 6 months in the cellar ager disgorging.
Tasting Note
Pale yellow color, rosary of fine, well-integrated bubbles that develop slowly..
Arome: optimal aromatic development and great complexity; aromas of ripe white fruit, citrus and dried fruit and pastries.
Taste: wide and long entry with fine and persistent carbonation. Balanced acidity that gives it exceptional freshness in a sparkling wine of such long aging; creamy and mineral at the same time, with touches of toasted almond. Elegant and long finish with a pleasant aftertaste.
Pairing
A great wine that calls for great dishes from our cuisine: roast cannelloni, poultry and especially black rooster from Penedès or capon from El Prat with truffle. Baked fish and roast white meats or small game. It can perfectly accompany starters with Iberian ham, cured sheep’s cheeses and if you want it for dessert, with dark chocolate with a slightly bitter touch.
Grape varieties: Xarel·lo of Paulino’s vineyard (1935)
Bottle aging: 144 months
Alcoholic strength (% vol.): 11.7°
Reducing sugars (g/L): 0.9
Acidity (gr/L ac tart): 5.7
pH: 3.08
Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
Traditional method – Harvest by hand – Manual riddlin
Price approx. €130
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An exclusive tasting in Paulino’s vineyard.
The 26th generation of the Llopart family pays tribute to their legacy with origins in the 14th century and especially to Pere Llopart and his wife Jacinta.
His sons and doughters affirm that “Pere’s determination, effort, and perseverance will always be with us” and they commit to caring for his legacy by following in his footsteps “with the love he taught us”.
With the same passion, we have prepared an emotional, unique, and delicate experience for you. So that all those who love long-aged sparkling wines can feel, like us, the meaning of this wine.
This is a private visit in which we will accompany you to discover the Paulino’s vineyard, planted in 1935 in our estate and which gives us the Xarel·lo grape variety, with which the LLEGAT FAMILIAR has been made.
In the heart of this vineyard, you will have the privilege to open just for you this sparkling wine with a very limited production of 668 bottles and we will pair it with a hint of select gastronomy.
An exclusive and romantic experience that we want you to never forget.
>> More information about this wxclusive tasting here
About Llopart
Viticulturists since 1385
According to a document written in Latin and dated 1385, a Llopart family’s ancestor, Bernardus Leopardi, was granted some vineyards located in the present country estate Can Llopart de Subirats.
Over the following centuries the Llopart family combined the cultivation of traditional agricultural Mediterranean products: grapevine, wheat and olive.
At the end of the XVIII century the Lloparts decided to devote themselves exclusively to wine growing.
Sparkling wine since 1887
The secular dedication to vine cultivation, elaboration and wine growing reaches its turning point, after intense testings, with the production of the first Sparklilng Wine Llopart bottles at the old country house cellar in 1887.
In the early 1950s, Pere Llopart i Vilarós gave his cellars a new drive. He actively contributed in launching the “craft sparkling wine” and consolidated cava Llopart as a high quality product.
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