Blanc de Blancs Twenty Eighteen
Our Blanc de Blancs typifies the linear purity of this classic style. We select our finest lots of Chardonnay that exhibit natural minerality, ensuring that the wine has both finesse and elegance as well as the requisite qualities for extended ageing.
£65
Free standard delivery to UK mainland.
3+ awards won - including:
- Best in Show - Decanter 2023
- Gold - Wine GB 2022
- Gold - CSWWC 2022
Pure Elegance
A wine that typifies the linear purity of classic Blanc de Blancs. It delivers a direct, elegant and fresh finish with Gusbourne signature minerality.
‘The truest expression of our terroir’ Charlie Holland
Our Blanc de Blancs is the truest expression of our terroir. We select the finest lots of Chardonnay, exhibiting natural minerality, ensuring that the wine has both the finesse and elegance that one would expect in this style, but also the requisite qualities for extended ageing.
Regarded as being at the very pinnacle of English Sparkling Wines, our wines are only released when deemed ready by myself and our Master Sommelier, Laura Rhys. Our intent is to create Pure Elegance.
The finest of company
A bright golden colour with a delicate mousse, our Blanc De Blancs has classic Chardonnay aromas of green apple, citrus and mineral notes combined with buttered toast and Tarte Tatin richness from extended lees ageing. This wine is a great accompaniment to seafood in general, but is perfect with freshly shucked oysters.
Served at the 2012 London Olympics opening party and at Buckingham Palace for visiting heads of state.
A favourite at fine dining establishments such as Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and the Clove Club. The palate is well balanced with a streak of zesty acidity complementing a gentle mousse that gives way to a creamy, hazelnut and baked apple.
3+ awards to date
2018
- Best in Show - Decanter 2023
- Gold - Wine GB 2022
- Gold - CSWWC 2022
- Best in Show Decanter 2023
- Silver TexSom 2023
2017
- Silver IWSC 2022
- Silver DWWA 2022
2014
- TEXSOM International Wine Awards Silver 2019
2013
- TexSom Gold 2017
- International Wine and Spirit Competition Gold 2017
- International Wine Challenge Gold 2017
- Chardonnay du Monde Gold 2017
- UK Wine Awards Gold 2017
2012
- Highest rated Sparkling Wine (including Champagne) in Decanter's "Most Exciting Wines of 2016"
2011
- Platinum DWWA 2016
- Gold Imbibe SWA 2016
- Best English Sparkling Wine Trophy DWWA 2016
2010
- Gold Outstanding IWSC 2015
- Silver DWWA 2015
- Silver IWC 2015
2009
- Silver DWWA 2014
- Silver IWC 2014
2008
- Gold IWC 2013
- Silver IWSC 2013
2007
- Silver IWSC 2012
- Regional Trophy Winner DWWA 2012
2006
- Silver IWSC 2011
- Silver DWWA 2011
Blanc de Blancs Twenty Eighteen
Analysis
GRAPE VARIETY:
100% Chardonnay
ALCOHOL:
12%
TITRATABLE ACIDITY:
9.8g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR:
11.6g/l
PH:
3.05
Factsheets:
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PROCESSING:
Whole bunch pressed and naturally settled for 12-24 hours.
FERMENTATION:
10 days at 18-20 degrees C using specialist sparkling wine yeast. Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks with a small percentage fermented in old oak barrels for complexity.
BOTTLING DATE:
May 2019
LEES AGEING:
Minimum 33 months
