First Impressions
Les Cretes Petite Arvine 2024 arrives at £26.50 for 75cl, and at this price, it needs to offer genuine quality to stand out in a crowded market. Made exclusively from Petite Arvine – a traditional late ripening grape – this 2024-vintage wine has notes of jasmine, orange blossom and fleshy citrus on the finish. Try this with whit
Spain's wine renaissance has seen traditional regions rediscovering their identity while new-wave producers push boundaries with indigenous varieties. Les Cretes is a name worth knowing in this context.
On the Nose and Palate
The nose offers fresh pear, golden apple, and a touch of honeysuckle, with underlying flinty minerality. Moving to the palate, the wine is generous and well-balanced, showing white peach, citrus, and a gentle honeyed richness without losing freshness. The finish is crisp finish with stone fruit echoes and a saline, almost briny close.
Food Pairing and Serving
An excellent partner for grilled fish, shellfish, or a simple salad with goat's cheese. Serve well-chilled at 8–10°C to let the freshness shine.
The Verdict
Les Cretes Petite Arvine 2024 earns a well-deserved 7 out of 10. This is an very good white that delivers Petite Arvine with genuine conviction and craft. At £26.50, the quality-to-price ratio here is genuinely impressive. Whether you're building a cellar or simply looking for something excellent to drink tonight, this bottle earns its place.
