DECANTER PRESENTS... Juvé & Camps tasting
Freshness, focus and depth: mastering the art of long-aged premium sparkling wines
Founded in 1921, Juvé & Camps is one of the leading producers of quality Spanish sparkling wine, set apart by its long-standing commitment to sustainability and its focus on premium cuvées with extended lees ageing and minimal dosage.
The family-run business, now with 4th generation Meritxell Juvé at the helm, sources its grapes exclusively from estate-owned, organic-certified vineyards. The winemaking approach gives centre stage to terroir and quality of fruit, creating a clean canvas for the wines to develop in bottle, both before and after disgorgement. Having been among the pioneers of long-aged cavas – Gran Reserva was first released in 1972, followed by Reserva de la Familia and La Capella – Juvé & Camps has allowed time to become one of the fundamental tools of its winemaking approach.
This tasting will provide a unique opportunity to explore Juvé & Camps flagship range, understand the evolution of the wines and the interplays between grape varieties, terroir and long lees ageing.
Date:
Thursday 24 October 2024
Location:
Decanter Tasting Suite, 121-141 Westbourne Terrace, Paddington, W2 6JR
Timings:
18:30 - arrive for aperitif
19:00 - sit down for guided tasting
20:30 - tasting ends
Price:
£49 per person
THE WINES
Juvé & Camps Reserva de Familia Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2010
Juvé & Camps Reserva de Familia Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2014
Juvé & Camps Reserva de Familia Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2019
Juvé & Camps Milesimé Blanc de Noirs Gran Reserva 2014
Juvé & Camps Milesimé Blanc de Noirs Gran Reserva 2019
Gran Juvé & Camps 2018
Juvé & Camps La Siberia 2015
Juvé & Camps La Capella 2010
THE HOSTS
José Hidalgo Camacho
Technical Director
Juvé & Camps
José “Pepe” Hidalgo Camacho, a third-generation winemaker, grew up among vineyards and barrels, sparking his passion for wine from an early age. He earned honors in Oenology, a Masters degree, and the prestigious Jaume Ciurana prize. After studying in Napa, California, he returned to Spain to work in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, dedicating 13 years of his life to the world of sparkling wine. Following a stint in Valencia, Pepe returned to elevate Juvé & Camps, a historic sparkling wine producer. Today, as the head of the winemaking project of the Bodeguero Group, José Hidalgo works alongside the company’s technicians at Juvé & Camps, a historic sparkling wine producer, and Propietat d’Espiells, a still wine winery in Penedès.
Ines Salpico
Regional Editor Spain, Portugal and South America
Decanter
Ines is Decanter’s regional editor for Spain, Portugal and South America. Born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal, she grew up chasing her grandfather among his vines in Ribatejo and thus her love for all things wine began. After completing her Masters Degree in Architecture, Ines worked as a project manager while writing about wine and doing cellar consulting on the side. After moving to London nine years ago, she decided to dedicate herself fully to the wine industry and joined the sommelier team at Michelin-starred Spring, Somerset House. Stints at Noble Rot and The Laughing Heart followed, while completing her WSET Diploma in Wines and Spirits. Her work as a judge and writer eventually became her full time commitment and she joined Decanter in 2019 as wine database editor.
