WINE REVIEW
Alison Nightingale’s delectable still English wines were one of my early English Wine discoveries, so it was with great excitement that I opened my first bottle of Albourne Estate Sparkling.
This inaugural Blanc de Blancs is, of course, made from 100% Chardonnay that is whole bunch pressed with no oak contact.
The end result is a superbly expressive sparkling wine. The nose is warm and embracing; apple tart, sweet brioche and ripe stone fruit aromas – so hugely inviting!
To taste, this is classic Blanc de Blancs through and through. Exceptional textures and crispness intertwined with delicious flavours of baked apple and brioche. The mousse is soft but persistent, enveloping the wine’s gorgeous ripe fruit character.
Happy to say that this Blanc de Blancs is every bit as delicious as the Albourne Estate still wines.