Gusbourne Brut Reserve 2020

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Gusbourne
Label Name:
 
Brut Reserve
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
England, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Kent (Appledore), England
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay 76%, Pinot Noir 14%, Pinot Meunier 10%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
2020 vintage: Gold - IWC 2024; Silver - IWSC 2024; Silver - Decanter World Wine Awards 2024. Brut Reserve has won multiple international medals across vintages

Tasting Note
Bright golden with a fine mousse. Nose of ripe stone fruits, honeyed citrus and toasted almond. Palate offers pear, red apple, white peach and raspberry with soft spice, toasted nuts and custard-tart richness; long, focused mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: pan-seared scallops, lobster roll, oysters, grilled white fish, chicken risotto, Welsh rarebit, soft cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim-sum, steamed fish, light Thai or Vietnamese fish dishes, lightly spiced Chinese seafood.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle: whole-bunch pressed; primary fermentation in stainless steel (small % in old oak); bottled for secondary (in-bottle) fermentation June 2021; minimum 25 months on lees before release.

Vineyard Info
Founded 2004 at Appledore, Kent. Estate vineyards across Kent and West Sussex; low-intervention viticulture. Head winemaker Mary Bridges (since 2023) with vineyard manager Jon Pollard. Producer focuses on vintage-only English sparkling wines.