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Recaredo, Turó d’en Mota, Cava, Catalonia, Spain 2001

The 1999 vintage was the first for this groundbreaking Penedès sparkling wine – produced since 2006 under the new Corpinnat banner. It is aged on the yeasts for 11 years or more. This 2001 is fully dry, mature and rounded, nutty and suave with fine depth and texture. 2004 also shown. (1999 featured in Wine Legends, March 2018 issue) Drink 2020-2025 Alc 12%

Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneufdu-Pape, Rhône, France 2001

Charming, seductive nose, raspberry and cherry with damp leaves and tobacco. The attack is supple but rich, full-bodied and succulent. The tannins are beautifully polished and balanced by fine acidity. Very elegant for Châteauneuf – panache and persistence, and a long, peppery finish. 1990 vintage alsoDrink 2020-2026 Alc 14.5%

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