I’m a bit taken with this one. Sparse but tiny bubbles enveloped in creaminess in a pale lemon robe. Very autolytic on the nose with a tremendous amount of fresh baked bread to start the party off. White flowers, honey, and green apples follow before the toasted nut aromas take over. 58/28/14 CH/PN/PM, the word of the day for this is racy. Racy acidity and a sense of liveliness runs throughout.
The balance and structure take command after some time in the glass with a nice backbone of citrus fruit and minerality. Nicely dry and crisp on the palate. Soft peaches, lemons, and plenty of yeast. The faintest hint of spice of the medium finish. If tasted blind, I doubt I would have guessed England.
I’m a bit taken with this one. Sparse but tiny bubbles enveloped in creaminess in a pale lemon robe. Very autolytic on the nose with a tremendous amount of fresh baked bread to start the party off. White flowers, honey, and green apples follow before the toasted nut aromas take over. 58/28/14 CH/PN/PM, the word of the day for this is racy. Racy acidity and a sense of liveliness runs throughout.
The balance and structure take command after some time in the glass with a nice backbone of citrus fruit and minerality. Nicely dry and crisp on the palate. Soft peaches, lemons, and plenty of yeast. The faintest hint of spice of the medium finish. If tasted blind, I doubt I would have guessed England.
Jan 7th, 2021
First taste of an English sparkling wine. Very impressed, lots in common with good quality champagne made from the same grapes.
First taste of an English sparkling wine. Very impressed, lots in common with good quality champagne made from the same grapes.
Jun 16th, 2017
Crips and definite. Interesting traditional sparkling wine from England. White peach, flowers and breads.
Crips and definite. Interesting traditional sparkling wine from England. White peach, flowers and breads.
May 13th, 2017
Quite lovely indeed! Snustorrt med rivig syra; surdeg, citron och lite grape. Gott. Saknar dock den där krämigheten och smakdjupet som ofta utmärker bättre champagne.
Quite lovely indeed! Snustorrt med rivig syra; surdeg, citron och lite grape. Gott. Saknar dock den där krämigheten och smakdjupet som ofta utmärker bättre champagne.
Apr 6th, 2017
Celebrating my WSET level 3 results with a lil English bubbly...as you do in London! Big fan! Autolysis flavours all there, classic blend, vintage 14' total beaut!
Celebrating my WSET level 3 results with a lil English bubbly...as you do in London! Big fan! Autolysis flavours all there, classic blend, vintage 14' total beaut!
Feb 6th, 2017
West Sussex, England
