Winemaker Notes
Gusbourne best-selling wine is a combination of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
Bright gold in color, this blend highlights red fruit aromas of cherry and strawberry, which then develop into attractive fresh pastry notes with a touch of cinnamon and spice. With a bright streak of citrus fruit, the palate is clean and fresh whilst giving tones of soft stone fruit and a long, refreshing finish.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Lots of crisp apple and pear aromas with hints of summer berries in the nose. Satisfying interplay of bright fruit, lively mousse and creaminess on the well-balanced palate. Plenty of raspberry and candied-lemon character at the finish. A cuvee of 62% chardonnay, 28% pinot noir and 10% pinot meunier that was aged for over 2 years on the lees in bottle. Drink now.
Representing the topmost expression of a Champagne house, a vintage Champagne is one made from the produce of a single, superior harvest year. Vintage Champagnes account for a mere 5% of total Champagne production and are produced about three times in a decade. Champagne is typically made as a blend of multiple years in order to preserve the house style; these will have non-vintage, or simply, NV on the label. The term, "vintage," as it applies to all wine, simply means a single harvest year.
The limestone soils of England’s southern end have proven ideal for the production of British sparkling wine. While it might seem too damp and cold for grape growing in England, recent warm summers and the onset of global warming signify great future growth for the British wine industry.