2019 Gusbourne Estate, Blanc de Noirs, Kent, England

Gusbourne Estate has become a standard-bearer of high-quality English sparkling and still wines. Set amid the gentle hills of Kent, the vineyards lie across the Old Saxon Way pilgrimage route, swept over by cool coastal breezes. On the palate, this is generous and rounded, with ripe red cherry, strawberry and red apple notes alongside a more mineral character of slate, and toasted pastry notes.