Gusbourne Brut Reserve 2021

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Gusbourne
Label Name:
 
Brut Reserve
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
England, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Kent (Appledore), England
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay 71%, Pinot Noir 18%, Pinot Meunier 11%
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Gold – Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2025 (Best English Brut Blend Vintage, Brut Reserve 2021). Multiple international medals across CSWWC/IWC/IWSC for Gusbourne portfolio

Tasting Note
Bright golden with a fine mousse. Fresh citrus and orchard fruits (lemon, pear, red apple) with toasted brioche, hazelnut, delicate spice and a pronounced mineral, long finish.

Food Pairing
Seared scallops, lobster, oysters, smoked salmon, lemon-roast chicken, creamy risotto; Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura prawns, dim sum, light Thai seafood curries.

Production Method
Traditional method (second fermentation in bottle). Whole-bunch pressed, settled 24h; primary fermentation in stainless steel with a small percentage in old oak. Minimum 26 months on lees; bottled July 2022.

Vineyard Info
Gusbourne Estate, planted from 2004 on chalk soils in Kent. Founded by Andrew Weeber; majority share sold to Lord Michael Ashcroft in 2013. Estate-focused producer of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.