Bodega Catena Zapata has been owned by the Catena family since 1902

Even with all of the concentration

Chinese 5-spice and bay leaf

with the 2011 Flaccianello della Pieve appearing a bit softer and plumper around the midsection

and spicy new oak

Philipponnat, Grand Blanc Vintage other_regions Bodega Catena Zapata has beenThe 2008 Extra Brut Grand Blanc offers lovely depth and textural resonance. Bright and nicely focused, the 2008 shows all of the energy of the year, with a touch of mid palate richness that makes it easy to drink now. Pastry, butter, vanillin and orchard fruit add nuance to a forward, racy Champagne endowed with real substance. The Grand Blanc is a blend of fruit from Grauves, Trepaille, Avenay Val dOr, Vertus and Mareuil sur A. Dosage is 4. 25 grams