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WINE REVIEW
Unbelievably this is only my first encounter with Gusbourne sparkling (though I’ve previously tried and loved their still wines).
The Brut Reserve has a pretty lively fizz – lots of froth and foam with each glass poured. The nose is light and a little closed, with notes of lemon and hints of minerality.
Bone dry on the palate, this is a very English expression of sparkling wine; lacking some of that Champagne biscuit complexity but super clean and precise. Tangy green apple, fresh from the orchard and tart lemon bite. Slight creamy texture and flavours lead to lengthy citrus aftertaste with hints of toasted oat and mineral.
A super elegant English delight.
Other Wines by this Winemaker
Gusbourne Boot Hill Pinot Noir 2018
Vibrant cherries, raspberry and cherry blossom, with some deep spiced oak and savoury textures.
Gusbourne Brut Reserve Twenty Fifteen
A delicious, rich Brut Reserve from Gusbourne with lovely nutty complexity.
Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2014
WOTM April 2019 A little nervy; tangy apple and vibrant citrus, but it integrates so brilliantly with the supple mousse.
Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2013
Bright and precise, this elegant Blanc de Blancs excels with its focussed orchard fruit flavours and delicate minerality.
Gusbourne Brut Reserve Twenty Fourteen
A delicious, rich Brut Reserve from Gusbourne with lovely nutty complexity.
Gusbourne Pinot Noir 2016
A beautifully feminine floral Pinot Noir with precise summer red fruit flavours.