Gusbourne Brut Rose 2019

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

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 90 (Sept 2023); Gismondi 90 / 16. 5 (2025); IWC Gold 2024; IWSC Silver 2024; Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championship – World Champion Classic Rosé Trophy (2023); Gusbourne lists multiple additional awards

Tasting Note
Delicate salmon-pink with bright red berries (strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant), red apple, citrus zest and floral notes. Creamy mousse, fine minerality, crisp acidity and a long, gently spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, shellfish, smoked salmon, roast chicken, soft cheeses, berry desserts. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, prawn dishes, Peking duck, mildly spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle: whole-bunch pressed, primary stainless fermentation (18–20°C), small addition of barrel-aged red wine before secondary fermentation; bottled June 2020 and aged a minimum 36 months on lees.

Vineyard Info
Gusbourne Estate, founded in 2004 by Andrew Weeber, produces estate-grown grapes in Kent and West Sussex. Renowned for premium English sparkling wines and multiple international awards.