In the glass
Aroma: white peach, lemon curd, almond, toasted brioche
Palate: white fruit, creamy lees, fine bead, long mineral finish
Chardonnay-Pinot Noir-Xarel-lo Gran Reserva Brut Nature aged 36 months on lees at the Espiells cellar. White peach, lemon curd and toasted-brioche aromatics over a creamy palate.
What it pairs with
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Grilled langoustines
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Creamy mousse and lees-toast mirror langoustine sweetness; bright acidity cuts the butter. -
Roast chicken with herbs
Chardonnay body and Pinot Noir lift handle white-meat with herb sauce. -
Wild mushroom risotto
Brioche and almond register matches earthy mushroom and Parmigiano. -
Aged Idiazabal
Smoky Basque sheep's-milk cheese partners the wine's lees-toast almond depth.
History
Vilarnau's vintage-only Gran Reserva Brut Nature, released selectively. Chardonnay-Pinot Noir-Xarel-lo blend reflects the modern Cava era with the indigenous Xarel-lo anchoring the regional spine. 36 months on lees.
- 2010 — First Vintage Gran Reserva Brut Nature release
Facts
- Producer
- Vilarnau
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Noir (30%), Xarel-lo (20%)
- Classification
- DO Cava Gran Reserva
- Oak
- Stainless steel; minimum 36 months on lees in bottle
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Organic
- CCPAE
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Vintage Gran Reserva Brut Nature
What does Vilarnau Vintage Gran Reserva taste like?
White peach, lemon curd, almond and toasted brioche on the nose; white fruit, creamy lees, fine bead and a long mineral finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long elegant finish.
When should I drink Vilarnau Vintage?
Drink between 2 and 10 years from vintage. The 36-month lees ageing delivers full autolytic complexity; cellaring deepens the brioche register.
What grapes are in Vilarnau Vintage?
A modern Cava blend of 50 percent Chardonnay, 30 percent Pinot Noir and 20 percent Xarel-lo. Released only in vintage years as a Brut Nature Gran Reserva.
What food pairs with Vilarnau Vintage?
Grilled langoustines, roast chicken with herbs, wild mushroom risotto and aged Idiazabal. The Chardonnay body and Gran Reserva depth reward serious savoury cooking.