List of products by brand Conde de Valicourt
Gran reserves and cult cavas born from silence, radical craftsmanship, and a historic lineage of uncompromising, additive-free Brut Nature.
Founded in 1940 and currently guided by the artisanal passion of Martín and Alicia, Conde de Valicourt stands as one of the best-kept and most respected secrets in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia. This historic house has remained fiercely loyal to a purely family-run operation with very small batch releases, steering clear of large industrial yields to safeguard a unique, emotional character. Their bottles rest for years in the deep darkness of subterranean cellars, where time patiently sculpts the structure of highly distinctive sparkling wines. The true hallmark of the estate is its historic specialization in bone-dry, long-aged Brut Nature cavas, backed by an absolute reverence for ancient methods —such as manual disgorgement at ambient temperature without freezing the neck— a masterclass in pure precision that transforms every bottle into a rare, unrepeatable liquid jewel.
The Rigor of the Traditional Cellaring Blend
Conde de Valicourt grounds its prestige in the strict selection of old vineyards across the Alt Penedès region, championing historic varieties that excel over decades of aging.
- The Longevity Axis: Xarel·lo serves as the estate's backbone, delivering the structural depth, substance, and high natural acidity essential to endure extraordinarily prolonged cellaring. It pairs harmoniously with the aromatic elegance of Macabeo and the subtle finesse of Parellada.
- Varietals of Distinction: Depending on the cuvée and the specific profile sought for its special editions, the winery weaves in masterful strokes of Chardonnay for added creaminess and opulence, or Pinot Noir to craft rosés of exceptional delicacy.
The Conde de Valicourt Style:
Cavas from Conde de Valicourt seize attention immediately with an old, brilliant golden-yellow tone, beautifully patinated by time, and enlivened by a microscopic, thoroughly integrated stream of bubbles that rises with elegant parsimony to build a dense, everlasting crown. On the nose, a fascinating and deeply intricate aromatic narrative unfolds, miles away from mainstream standards; scents of mature apple, quince, and dried apricots fuse organically with rich layers of baked brioche, roasted undertones, high-mountain honey, melted butter, and subtle hints of dried nuts like hazelnuts and almonds born from extensive autolysis on the lees. On the palate, the entry is powerful, wise, and bone-dry, proudly exuding the pedigree of a true, unadulterated Brut Nature. The mouthfeel is incredibly creamy and velvety, where the effervescence melts away like a soft stroke, while a stately, crisp, and piercing acidity anchors the wine, keeping it fresh, vibrant, and profound before evolving into a mineral, saline, and long-lasting finish that echoes the absolute silence of their underground caves.
Groundbreaking Pairings
The untamed personality of these aged cavas invites us to explore complex, highly audacious culinary harmonies:
- With Gran Reserva Brut Nature Cavas: We suggest a high-voltage pairing alongside crispy, deboned pig's trotters stuffed with red prawns and finished with a rich black truffle-infused jus reduction. The total absence of sugar and the piercing acidity of the cava brilliantly slice through the rich gelatinous textures of the trotters, while the deep aging notes meld into the roasted undertones of the reduction, highlighting the surf-and-turf depth of the dish.
- With Long-Aged Special Cuvées: Enjoy their majestic creaminess alongside a matured old beef steak tartare dressed with a soy-cured egg yolk, capers, and a subtle touch of smoked butter. The autolytic notes of yeast and roasted nuts in the cava act as a flawless mirror to the depth of the matured beef and smoked butter, delivering an exceptional, three-dimensional tasting experience.
