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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

How to serve Albert de Vilarnau Chardonnay Pinot Noir

Allow 10 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open the bottle. Chill and open.
  2. Serve at 6-8C. Vilarnau recommends serving at 6 to 8C.
  3. Glassware. A white-wine glass shows more of the aged character than a narrow flute.
  4. Pair with the food. Roast veal, Wild mushroom risotto, Grilled turbot. The producer says it suits any course.

History

Albert de Vilarnau is a separate Vilarnau range; this blend is 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir and spends more than 60 months in bottle.

Facts

Producer
Vilarnau · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Noir (50%)
Classification
DO Cava
Oak
More than 60 months in bottle

Frequently asked about Albert de Vilarnau Chardonnay Pinot Noir

What does Albert de Vilarnau Chardonnay Pinot Noir taste like?

A 50/50 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir cava aged more than 60 months in bottle, which Vilarnau describes as having body and substantial aromatic complexity.

When should I drink Albert de Vilarnau Chardonnay Pinot Noir?

Vilarnau gives no drinking window; it says the cava suits every course of a meal and should be served at 6 to 8C.

What food pairs with Albert de Vilarnau Chardonnay Pinot Noir?

Roast veal is the first match to try, with Wild mushroom risotto and Grilled turbot close behind. Texture and age suit white meat.

What grapes are in Albert de Vilarnau Chardonnay Pinot Noir?

The blend is 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir, according to the producer.

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