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Like London Cru, former UK-based French sommelier Franck Massard also takes his fruit from a variety of sources – in his case several Spanish regions – applying his signature style without obscuring the origins of the grapes. He is perhaps best known for his work in the Catalan region of Priorat, where he bought his first plot of vines. But, like many people (it won a trophy at this year’s Wines from Spain Awards) I was particularly impressed by his take on Cava. This is a style that does a perfectly serviceable job of fulfilling the need for cheap fizz. But it can do more than that: Massard’s version avoids the mistake of slavishly imitating Champagne, using classic local grape varieties for a distinctive, dry, graceful apple-scented delight.

Cava is made the same way as Champagne, often using native grapes, but costs a fraction of the price. This has pretty floral aromas with yeasty citrus fruit. The palate shows complexity and fine acidity with ripe apple and biscuit notes on the finish. Great value. 92/100.