Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2019

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Gusbourne
Label Name:
 
Blanc de Blancs
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
England, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Kent (Appledore) & West Sussex
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Gold – Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships (National Champion/Best in Class for 2019); Silver – IWC 2024; Decanter Best in Show mentions for the house; 29+ awards across vintages

Tasting Note
Bright citrus, green apple and white stone fruit with brioche, toasted hazelnut and baked-apple richness. Creamy mousse, pronounced minerality and zesty acidity leading to a long, linear mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Fresh oysters, shellfish, lobster, smoked salmon, sushi/sashimi, tempura, grilled scallops, roast chicken with lemon butter, creamy pasta, and Asian dim sum.

Production Method
Whole-bunch pressed, settled 12–24h; fermented in stainless steel (small portion in old oak); secondary bottle fermentation (méthode traditionnelle); minimum 39 months on lees; disgorged June–July 2020.

Vineyard Info
Founded 2004 by Andrew Weeber; estate in Appledore, Kent with additional plantings in West Sussex. Charlie Holland is head winemaker; estate-grown Burgundian clones, low-yield viticulture and a focus on vintage English sparkling.