Gusbourne farms two distinct sites, clay and green sand in Kent, chalk over flint loam in West Sussex, and the blend leans on that contrast, Chardonnay-driven with Pinot Noir and Meunier filling in the frame. Twenty-eight to thirty-six months on the lees gives you red apple fruit wrapped in baked bread and roasted nuts, with 9g/l of sugar sitting quietly in the background rather than sweetening anything up. Vines planted in 2004, Burgundian clones, all estate fruit. England isn't the underdog story anymore.
Tasting Notes
Estate vineyards in Kent (clay and green sand soils) and West Sussex (chalk with flint loam) make for a balanced, generally Chardonnay driven Brut Reserve. Aged on the lees for 28-36 months, depending on the vintage. Brut Reserve is always around 9g/l RS. Red apples, baked bread, roasted nuts.
About the Producer
At Gusbourne, the goal is simple: to create the finest wines in the world. A deep respect for nature, an uncompromising quest for quality, and a fastidious approach to detail is at the heart of everything at Gusbourne. The vineyards, planted in 2004, are predominantly Burgundian clones. All grapes are sourced from estate vineyards. Combining age-old traditions with modern technology & cutting-edge equipment allows Gusbourne to sit between old and new world winemaking. This is Gusbournes most exclusive vintage wine to date and a wonderful expression of time and place. So much so, they took its name from the precise latitude of its vineyards: Fifty One Degrees North.
