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2013 Gusbourne Estate, Brut Reserve, Sparkling, Kent (Late Disgorged)

  • White
  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
Ready - youthful
Richard Hemming MW
17/20
Svetoslav Manolev MS
93/100
Product: 20138234818

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2013 Gusbourne Estate, Brut Reserve, Sparkling, Kent (Late Disgorged)

Description

South-facing ancient escarpment in Appledore, Kent. Predominantly clay and sandy loam soils with a warm and dry microclimate and close proximity to the coast. Whole bunch pressed and naturally settled for 24-36 hours. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with a small percentage fermented in old oak barrels for complexity. Bottled in June 2014, with 90 months lees ageing. 68% Chardonnay and 32% Pinot Noir. 8.0 g/l residual sugar.

Tasting note

With 7.5 years of lees ageing, this has beautiful patisserie notes but retains layers of sweet tropical fruits. Pineapple, mangos, and Amalfi lemons make up a refreshing wine with baking spices that develop with time on the palate. The 2013 Brut Reserve (Late Disgorged) has maintained a vibrant freshness given the time spent on lees, which is a testament to the quality. It is incredibly enjoyable with a selection of different seafood plates or as an aperitif. 

Paul Keating, Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2013
Alcohol % 12%
Maturity Ready - youthful
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Gusbourne Estate

Critics reviews

Richard Hemming MW 17/20

Really lovely creamy and fresh apple aromas – great concentration and lively acid. It is still very, very young – not much autolysis on the nose – but the palate finishes with a very classy, bready character. The purity of fruit is a thing to behold! 
Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com
Svetoslav Manolev MS 93/100

Lovely golden colour with a powerful nose of ripe orchard fruits, spice and brioche. Still youthful with great complexity and richness balanced by superb freshness. A thriller of a wine!
Svetoslav Manolev MS, (Jan 2022)

About this wine

Kent

Kent

Located south-east of London, Kent is home to a growing number of exciting English wine producers, notably Gusbourne Estate, Chapel Down and Hush Heath Estate. These estates specialise in English sparkling wine made using the so-called traditional method, best known for its use in making Champagne. Indeed, Champagne Taittinger chose Kent as the location for its own English vineyard, Domaine Evremond.
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