Wiston Estate Winery
South Downs Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay
Pale gold. Toasty Brioche. More toasty Brioche and Creme brΓ»lΓ©e. Creamy delicate mousse like clouds. Ripe apricot and nectarine. Fresh lemon zest. Ripe yellow and white pear. Hints of ginger. Damp white stone. Elevated acidity, medium body, medium plus finish. 12% abv. This is divine at a good price! Disgorged 11/15 - 5+ years on lees. Dosage 8g/L.
Pale gold. Toasty Brioche. More toasty Brioche and Creme brΓ»lΓ©e. Creamy delicate mousse like clouds. Ripe apricot and nectarine. Fresh lemon zest. Ripe yellow and white pear. Hints of ginger. Damp white stone. Elevated acidity, medium body, medium plus finish. 12% abv. This is divine at a good price! Disgorged 11/15 - 5+ years on lees. Dosage 8g/L.
Sep 7th, 2019The Wiston Pink 2011 remains my top π¬π§ Rose & this BdB is a top one for that spot to π Another winner from Wiston π
@ Β£37 itβs rather good now & great age potential π it's a proper thirst quencher ππ
π΅ 93-94 points
π· Light straw yellow
π Toasted brioche in butter covered in caramelised apple & pear w/ a citrus & cracked mineral wash
π Lively fine bubbled persistent med bodied mousse of refreshing tart sour green apple in mouthwatering acidity w/ citrus & mineral smack
π― Med+ dry mineral toasty apple & citrus zingy linger
The Wiston Pink 2011 remains my top π¬π§ Rose & this BdB is a top one for that spot to π Another winner from Wiston π
@ Β£37 itβs rather good now & great age potential π it's a proper thirst quencher ππ
π΅ 93-94 points
π· Light straw yellow
π Toasted brioche in butter covered in caramelised apple & pear w/ a citrus & cracked mineral wash
π Lively fine bubbled persistent med bodied mousse of refreshing tart sour green apple in mouthwatering acidity w/ citrus & mineral smack
π― Med+ dry mineral toasty apple & citrus zingy linger