Deeply scented spicy and earth plum, with spicy plum cake richness in the mouth, rounded tannins, a splash of dark chocolate, a touch of licorice and a suggestion of toffee on the finish.
Attractively perfumed blackcurrant, blackberry, clove and a whiff of tannic astringency on the nose. Rich blackberry flavours take over on the palate with background blackcurrant, firm tannic structure and still forward acidity. This is a big wine with the components to age well. Give it another 3-5 years in the cellar.
Offers ripe dark berry, blackcurrant, cinnamon and clove spiciness, supple tannins and good overall weight and balance.
Opens with rich lemon citrus and subtle spice on the nose, expanding on the palate to citrus and green apple flavours richly rounded out with buttery, spicy and nutty overtones. Nutty butterscotch flavours linger on the finish.
Good varietal citrus and green apple on the nose with a touch of vanilla, a pinch of nutmeg and a slight whiff of alcohol. Leaner on the palate than the nose would suggest, showing crisp green apple and prominent acidity, finishing with a touch of nutty butter.
Perfumed ripe berry fruit with a touch of cinnamon and clove evolves on the palate to blackberry and black cherry flavours with firm tannins, dark chocolate and still somewhat assertive acidity.
The flagship wine of this Champagne-inspired winery, Gruet Brut, was first launched in 1989. This edition presents a refined bouquet revealing delicate citrus, green apple and toasty brioche. Ensuing lemon citrus and green apple flavours are amplified by persistent effervescence, mineral and a subtle splash of vanilla on the palate. Offering Champagne style richness with contrasting austere crispness, this is a surprisingly fine sparkler and an outstanding value.