Balfour

Classic Cuvée Brut Chardonnay Blend

8.54 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
Kent, England
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Jimmy Smith

Director, West and North London Wine School

8.9

1503 Classic Cuvée: classed as the 'white' but has a blush colour. 2010-12 fruit, minimum 1 year on lees. Sweet apples, apricot and fuller than the Rose. Dosage is 13g/l. Soft, sweeter and fuller. 89 40,000 bottles per year, at Majestic, M&S and going into Tesco.

1503 Classic Cuvée: classed as the 'white' but has a blush colour. 2010-12 fruit, minimum 1 year on lees. Sweet apples, apricot and fuller than the Rose. Dosage is 13g/l. Soft, sweeter and fuller. 89 40,000 bottles per year, at Majestic, M&S and going into Tesco.

Jun 18th, 2015
Michael Risley-Baird

Super drinkable but not complex

Super drinkable but not complex

Jan 14th, 2018
GrapeXplorer

Could use slightly more acid and nose.

Could use slightly more acid and nose.

Mar 27th, 2017
Michael Richter

Michael had this 8 years ago

Michael had this 8 years ago

Sep 23rd, 2016