Codorníu, Ars Collecta El Tros Nou Brut, Cava de Paraje Calificado, Spain 2010

Characterful blanc de noirs, that shows a different, rather Mediterranean, side of Pinot Noir. Produced with free-run juice only and having spent 150 months on the lees, there's a lovely precision offset by moreish weight. Lively yet fine acid and creamy, persistent mousse. Long, with lingering clementine, cranberry, raspberry, cherry pie, roasted almonds and almond croissant, filling the mouth with focused richness. Retaining a lot of energy and vibrancy 15 years after harvest.