Carol Vallès Gran Reserva Familiar Millenium Brut 2013

Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, all in stainless steel. Unsurprisingly for this small producer this cuvée remains extremely bright and energetic at 10 years of age, with lots of lemon and lime fruit, toasted brown bread and subtle gingerbread richness heading to a little Brazil nut depth. It's light-footed for a Gran Reserva, but still very much saturated with subtle layers of flavour. Fine stuff. 2025-2027