The Bolney Estate
Brut Cuvée Rosé Blend
England
Our local Central Market does big themes throughout the year and mid-Sept is “UK Passport”, highlighting all sorts of English food, drink and more. Needless to say, there was an array of English Sparklers available at 20% off and I rolled the dice on this vintage rosé as I’ve been intrigued by the demand of English Sparklers. Wine Enthusiast 93 for those who are interested in scores.
Very pale colored in the glass. Bubbles are extremely tiny. The aromatics aren’t as “fruit filled” as I expected...more along the lines of the skins of fruit, especially red apple peel, and raspberry. Chalky notes are there on the palate but not overly so. Very little yeast, but a good amount of honey on the finish. Not complex and incredibly easy to drink and enjoy. Would put this in the same category as Chapel Down’s Brut Rosé...maybe slightly ahead.
Our local Central Market does big themes throughout the year and mid-Sept is “UK Passport”, highlighting all sorts of English food, drink and more. Needless to say, there was an array of English Sparklers available at 20% off and I rolled the dice on this vintage rosé as I’ve been intrigued by the demand of English Sparklers. Wine Enthusiast 93 for those who are interested in scores.
Very pale colored in the glass. Bubbles are extremely tiny. The aromatics aren’t as “fruit filled” as I expected...more along the lines of the skins of fruit, especially red apple peel, and raspberry. Chalky notes are there on the palate but not overly so. Very little yeast, but a good amount of honey on the finish. Not complex and incredibly easy to drink and enjoy. Would put this in the same category as Chapel Down’s Brut Rosé...maybe slightly ahead.
Sampled 3/2018 at ProWein (Germany).
Sampled 3/2018 at ProWein (Germany).
Mar 23rd, 2018
Loved this! Although I have to say it’s a reluctant Rose’. Tastes somewhere between a rose’ and a Brut. This was a shy bubbly w small to tiny active bubbles. Revealed red apples and maybe a touch of cranberry w a delicate mousse. Although flavors were subtle the flavor profile is complex. We really enjoyed this! And, British bubbles—yes!!
Loved this! Although I have to say it’s a reluctant Rose’. Tastes somewhere between a rose’ and a Brut. This was a shy bubbly w small to tiny active bubbles. Revealed red apples and maybe a touch of cranberry w a delicate mousse. Although flavors were subtle the flavor profile is complex. We really enjoyed this! And, British bubbles—yes!!
Feb 16th, 2020
Light, crisp, apple. Very Drinkable pink.
Light, crisp, apple. Very Drinkable pink.
Apr 16th, 2019
Lovely balanced rose sparkling wine very easy to drink!
Lovely balanced rose sparkling wine very easy to drink!
Dec 26th, 2017