Gusbourne Brut Reserve 2018

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Gusbourne
Label Name:
 
Brut Reserve
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
England, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Kent, England
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 94; Falstaff 92; IWC Silver 2022; Decanter World Wine Awards Silver 2022; IWSC Silver 2022; CSWWC Gold; WineGB Silver 2022; TexSom Silver

Tasting Note
Bright golden with fine mousse. Aromas of pear, orange blossom, cherry and toasted almond. Palate shows ripe citrus, green apple, pear, white peach, pastry, ginger and a long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Seared scallops, lobster roll, fish and chips, smoked eel, soft cheeses; Asian: sushi/ sashimi, tempura prawns, dim sum, mild Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle: whole-bunch pressed, primary fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel (small portion in old oak), secondary fermentation in-bottle and aged on lees (min. ~25 months).

Vineyard Info
Gusbourne (est. vines planted 2004) is an estate in Kent focused on vintage English sparkling wines using estate-grown Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.