Kent, England
The NV Première Cuvée comes from pre-selected grapes, 14% fermented in French oak, the remainder in stainless steel with a minimum 46 months on the lees. It has a dosage of 2g/L. Initially steely and reserved, it only takes a couple of swirls to reveal more leesy aromas, touches of baked bread and yellow flowers; there is fine definition here. The palate is well balanced with a touch of sour lemon on the entry that segues into a leesy midpalate. This is a classy English sparkling wine: taut and focused with saline notes defining the energetic finish. Recommended. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2020)
The NV Première Cuvée comes from pre-selected grapes, 14% fermented in French oak, the remainder in stainless steel with a minimum 46 months on the lees. It has a dosage of 2g/L. Initially steely and reserved, it only takes a couple of swirls to reveal more leesy aromas, touches of baked bread and yellow flowers; there is fine definition here. The palate is well balanced with a touch of sour lemon on the entry that segues into a leesy midpalate. This is a classy English sparkling wine: taut and focused with saline notes defining the energetic finish. Recommended. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2020)
Bright, extremely tart. Dominant SO2. Nutty, toasty. Lemons. Apples. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Petite Mugnier
Bright, extremely tart. Dominant SO2. Nutty, toasty. Lemons. Apples. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Petite Mugnier
Nov 15th, 2017
Ripe orchard fruit, apple, preach, apricot, melon, oats and honey notes on the nose. Rich palate, round and creamy, elegant with a long finish
Ripe orchard fruit, apple, preach, apricot, melon, oats and honey notes on the nose. Rich palate, round and creamy, elegant with a long finish
Jul 15th, 2015
This 🇬🇧 £42 NV is a year old & is one of the best NV 🇬🇧 🥂 I’ve had 👍
🏵 92 points
🧀 Was lovely with Cambazola
🍇 58% Chardonnay, 24% Pinot Noir & 18% Pinot Meunier
🍷 Golden yellow
👃 Baked brioche, buttered toast, burnt brown sugar, toffee apple, light mineral & citrus zest
👄 Med bodied fine mousse of caramelised sour apple pie & a citrus cocktail in med acidity
🎯 Med+ tart & refreshing zingy citrus & burnt caramel apple sweet finale w/ a dry biscuity mineral linger
This 🇬🇧 £42 NV is a year old & is one of the best NV 🇬🇧 🥂 I’ve had 👍
🏵 92 points
🧀 Was lovely with Cambazola
🍇 58% Chardonnay, 24% Pinot Noir & 18% Pinot Meunier
🍷 Golden yellow
👃 Baked brioche, buttered toast, burnt brown sugar, toffee apple, light mineral & citrus zest
👄 Med bodied fine mousse of caramelised sour apple pie & a citrus cocktail in med acidity
🎯 Med+ tart & refreshing zingy citrus & burnt caramel apple sweet finale w/ a dry biscuity mineral linger
Wow... just wow. Never would have thought this wasn't champagne in a blind tasting. Top quality sparkling.
Wow... just wow. Never would have thought this wasn't champagne in a blind tasting. Top quality sparkling.
Jul 16th, 2017Jens had this a year ago
Jens had this a year ago
Nov 27th, 2023
