Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2018

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Gusbourne
Label Name:
 
Blanc de Blancs
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
England, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Kent (Appledore)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Best in Show – Decanter World Wine Awards 2023; Gold – WineGB 2022; Gold – Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2022; Falstaff 93–94 points (2023–2024)

Tasting Note
Bright golden; citrus, green apple and pear with honeyed stone-fruit, brioche, toasted hazelnut and gentle ginger spice. Pronounced minerality, sleek mousse and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, lobster, langoustines with saffron mayonnaise, smoked salmon, roast chicken, creamy pasta, goat or triple-cream cheese. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, dim sum, lightly spiced Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle: whole-bunch pressed, settled 12–24h, fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel (small % in old oak), extended lees ageing (min. ~33 months) before disgorgement.

Vineyard Info
Gusbourne Estate, founded 2004 by Andrew Weeber, farms estate vineyards in Appledore (Kent) and West Sussex, focusing on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier; acclaimed English sparkling producer.