96 points Decanter: "The 2016 vintage wows with its pale gold yellow hue, scent of fresh pineapple and lemon meringue pie, crisp and tiny beads and a tang of grapefruit. There's a light hint of mint there too. The fruit is from Appledore in Kent and chalky soils in West Sussex. Drinking Window: 2021-2027. (Feb 2021)"
94 points Anne Krebiehl, MW (Falstaff): "There is a slightly smoky hint of reduction before hints of salted shortbread appear on the nose. The palate carries that smouldering smokiness over so that it colours the beautifully rounded, soft shortbread notes that surround notions of Golden Delicious apple and an overtone of lime zest. The mousse is creamy and smooth, the balance is beautiful. (11/12/21)"
92 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2016 Brut Blanc de Blancs opens in the glass with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, white flowers and citrus zest framed by hints of pastry cream and fresh bread that's less overtly autolytic in profile than its 2015 counterpart. Medium to full-bodied, pure and precise, with racy acids and a delicate core of fruit, it's beautifully balanced and I suspect it will age very well indeed. I look forward to revisiting it in the future. Drink: 2021-2035. (Apr 2021)"
94 points Anne Krebiehl, MW (Falstaff): "There is a slightly smoky hint of reduction before hints of salted shortbread appear on the nose. The palate carries that smouldering smokiness over so that it colours the beautifully rounded, soft shortbread notes that surround notions of Golden Delicious apple and an overtone of lime zest. The mousse is creamy and smooth, the balance is beautiful. (11/12/21)"
92 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2016 Brut Blanc de Blancs opens in the glass with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, white flowers and citrus zest framed by hints of pastry cream and fresh bread that's less overtly autolytic in profile than its 2015 counterpart. Medium to full-bodied, pure and precise, with racy acids and a delicate core of fruit, it's beautifully balanced and I suspect it will age very well indeed. I look forward to revisiting it in the future. Drink: 2021-2035. (Apr 2021)"
| Product SKU | 344541 |
| Producer | Gusbourne Estate |
| Country | England |
| Varietal | Champagne / Sparkling Blend |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 12.0% |
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