A lot better than expected. Actually developed like a bastard - lovely Chassagne-like fruitiness based on a pear-like mouse with plenty of acidity. A little short and empty on the end-palette. Although this is indubitably good I'm still not convinced about the longevity of English sparklers. I certainly don't think it will get any better.
A lot better than expected. Actually developed like a bastard - lovely Chassagne-like fruitiness based on a pear-like mouse with plenty of acidity. A little short and empty on the end-palette. Although this is indubitably good I'm still not convinced about the longevity of English sparklers. I certainly don't think it will get any better.
May 25th, 2016
Light lemon core , young looking . Fine , persistent mousse . Touches of baked pastry , brioche , lemon peel , dried mushrooms . On the palate still quite tight , pretty high acidity but enough mid palate to fill out , yellow fruits , touch of lemon and brioche. Pretty good , slightly toasty , chalky and mineral finish . Well balanced overall , clean and moreish on the palate . Certainly would have said Champagne had this been blind . This is lovely now , though will no doubt keep and possible improve over the next 5 years or so
Light lemon core , young looking . Fine , persistent mousse . Touches of baked pastry , brioche , lemon peel , dried mushrooms . On the palate still quite tight , pretty high acidity but enough mid palate to fill out , yellow fruits , touch of lemon and brioche. Pretty good , slightly toasty , chalky and mineral finish . Well balanced overall , clean and moreish on the palate . Certainly would have said Champagne had this been blind . This is lovely now , though will no doubt keep and possible improve over the next 5 years or so
Jan 5th, 2023
West Sussex, England
