We popped this British beauty to help celebrate a friends birthday from afar and boy was it a delight to drink.
We were kindly sent this sample bottle from Pommery to help celebrate their first British sparkling wine! They’re the first Champagne house to produce an English fizz and wow, I was impressed!
In fact I’d drink it over a few of the big brand NV Champagnes. That’s how well it went down! At approximately $89 a pop I definitely would expect that.
The grapes 🍇 are grown in Hampshire, Southern England and it’s made from the classic champagne grapes with the majority being Chardonnay. It’s Pommery in style from English terroir.
In the glass it’s a brilliant morning sunshine hue. The nose is super fresh with yellow orchard fruits and citrus however it also made me think of vanilla honey on crumpets. The palate is smooth and perfectly rounded. My oh my it’s divine.
All opinions are my own. Drink what you enjoy! — 2 years ago
From the house where the brut Champagne was invented, the NV bottling is equal parts Chard/PN/PM from 40 crus, with about 30% reserve wine, and spends 36 months on lees.
Pear, green apple, lime, peach, and light crusty bread, the nose showcases more Chardonnay characters. Bright, youthful, yet delicate in the palate.
Lacking a bit complexity and intensity, but I like the roundness and balance here. — 2 years ago
Deep gold. Persistent tiny bubbles. Brioche apple dumpling on the nose and light bright palate. Firm, mouthwatering acidity imparting an almost tannic mouthfeel. Lingering baked apple finish. Excellent representative of an excellent vintage. A great starter and a percent accompaniment to poultry, seafood, or pork dishes. And it sings in a cream sauce! Drink now through 2038. — 7 months ago
Soft salmon color. Light aromas of red berries along with orange and lemon. Red berry and currant flavors with just a touch of minerality. High activity scrubbing bubbles act as a great pallet cleanser. (But not too aggressive). Elegant, round and nicely balanced. Well crafted. Thank You, Kase! — 3 years ago
Dylan Thomas
Grand Cru Royal aged 15 years, visiting Pommery house in Reims and touring the champagne caves — 5 months ago