Roger Goulart is one of the founding houses of Cava, with a history in the Penedès region dating back to 1882. Located in the village of Sant Esteve Sesrovires, the estate is famous for its deep, underground cellars carved into the rock, which maintain a constant temperature of 57°F year-round. These cathedral-like galleries provide the perfect environment for long, slow maturation on the lees. Unlike many large-scale producers, Roger Goulart focuses on vintage-dated sparkling wines, ensuring that each bottle reflects the unique character of a specific growing season.

The 2023 Millésimé Rosé is crafted with a focus on freshness and vibrant fruit expression, utilizing a short maceration period to achieve its brilliant coral hue. The wine undergoes the traditional method of secondary fermentation in the bottle, followed by an aging period that balances yeast complexity with the bright acidity of the Penedès terroir. Because the estate harvests early to maintain high acidity levels, the resulting sparkling wine is remarkably crisp and energetic. This vintage highlights the elegance of the Mediterranean climate, offering a refined bubble structure and a clean, uplifting finish.

Why You’ll Love it

• This is a sophisticated vintage Cava that offers the complexity of a grower Champagne at a fraction of the price.

• The 2023 season provided fruit with excellent aromatic intensity, resulting in a wine that is as fragrant as it is flavorful.

• You will find a charming array of red fruit notes, including wild raspberry, pomegranate, and redcurrant, accented by a hint of fresh brioche.

• Its fine, persistent mousse creates a creamy texture on the palate that is perfectly balanced by a bone-dry, refreshing finish.

• It serves as a versatile sparkling wine that works just as well for a celebratory toast as it does for a multi-course dinner.

How To Serve It

• Serve well-chilled between 43°F and 46°F to preserve the tight bubble structure and keep the red fruit notes sharp.

• No decanting is required for this sparkling wine; simply pour and enjoy the aromatic evolution as the glass warms slightly.

• Use a tulip-shaped glass or a standard white wine glass rather than a narrow flute to allow the berry aromas to fully expand.

• This rosé is a dream pairing for salty appetizers like Ibérico ham, spicy tuna rolls, or even a classic paella with shellfish.