WINE REVIEW
The ‘BBR’ 2019 from Balfour has a tough act to try and follow the 2018 vintage, one of England’s best ever on paper, but Fergus Elias and the team in the winery know how to make a great sparkling rosé, and they do year on year.
This brand-new 2019 vintage is a delicate peach skin-hued blend of 51% Pinot Noir, 41% Chardonnay and 8% Pinot Meunier. it has appealing aromas of red apple and red berries with a hint of nectarine.
This is leaner than the generous 2018 vintage that preceded it and has a wonderfully poised and elegant profile. The red fruit is bright and tangy, with the crunch of red apple. There’s also a lovely suggestion of stone fruit and a touch of honeyed fruit that is particular to this wine.
The Balfour Brut Rosé 2019 has got a lovely long finish too that will keep you reaching for another glass.
