Loxarel, Cent Nou 109 Clàssic Penedès Brut Nature, Catalonia 2006 93

£90

The Northern Wine & Beer Co

An original wine that gives insight to the virtues of traditional-method ageing – though it technically can’t be classified as such, since it wasn’t disgorged. Released after 109 months’ ageing on its lees, it’s not the prettiest, but it’s delicious. Complex, fresh, with intense biscuit and brioche aromas to complement Xarel.lo’s citrus, grassy notes. Drink 2021-2036 Alc 12%