Raventós i Blanc, Mas del Serral Brut Nature, Catalonia 2009 99

£190/magnum (ib)

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The most refined Spanish sparkling wine I’ve ever tasted. Despite ageing 17 months in vat and 100 months in bottle, it shows pristine fruit, intriguing stone aromas, zesty freshness. Delicate texture; layered flavours linger on the palate. From an old-vine single vineyard with Xarel.lo and Bastard Negre (a local biotype of Graciano). A top biodynamic terroir wine and a masterwork. Drink 2021-2039 Alcohol 12.5%