Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Gusbourne
Label Name:
 
Blanc de Blancs (Late Disgorged)
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
England, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Kent (Appledore)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 94 pts; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91 pts; Decanter reviewed positively; Aperitif (Norway) 91 pts; Gusbourne late-disgorged library release

Tasting Note
Golden straw colour with delicate mousse; zesty green apple, lemon sherbet and stone fruit, with toasted brioche, pastry and brazil nut from extended lees. Saline minerality and creamy texture lead to a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: dressed crab, lobster, barbecued sea bass with fennel & lime, cheddar & leek tart. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura prawns, Thai lime-and-chili seafood, Chinese steamed sea bass.

Production Method
Traditional method (méthode traditionnelle); whole-bunch pressed, fermented in stainless steel with a small portion in old oak, aged extensively on lees, bottled and late-disgorged for extended autolytic complexity.

Vineyard Info
Gusbourne Estate (est. 2004) grows vineyards in Appledore, Kent and near Goodwood, West Sussex, producing premium English sparkling wines from Burgundian clones focused on terroir-driven Chardonnay and Pinot.