Gusbourne Rose 2016 75cl

Description

New Listing. Price £49.00.

Tasting Notes:
Delicate, pale and light pink in appearance, the nose brims with more intense aromas of soft summer berries, wild strawberry and developed fresh pastry notes.

There is a floral character to this wine, which combines beautifully with the soft red fruits, cranberry and ripe cherries, on the palate. A vibrant citrus streak appears on the finish which is persistent, tightly driven and focussed.

The Year:
A mild spring resulted in a mid-April bud burst.The weather during flowering was warm and dry resultingin abundant fruit being set. Veraison occurred in early August as usual, enabling the grapes to develop intense flavour and concentration potential. Harvest began in early October and resulted in fruit of exceptional quality.

Location:
Our own Gusbourne vineyards on a South facing ancient escarpment in Appledore, Kent and near Goodwood in West Sussex.

Soils:
Largely clay, with subsoils including sand and seashells in Kent, and predominantly chalk soils with flint loam in the South Downs in West Sussex.

Microclimate:
Warm and dry, with moderating coastal breezes due to our close proximity to the English Channel.

Bottling Date:
9th May 2017

Malolactic:
100%

Lees Ageing:
Minimum 30 months.

Grape Variety:
60% Pinot Noir, 39% Chardonnay, 1% Pinot Meunier

Residual Sugar:
8.7g/l

Background Information:
The original Gusbourne Estate in Appledore, Kent dates back to 1410. The de Goosebourne family crest was made up of three geese and can be found in our local parish church in Appledore – nowadays, each and every bottle of wine crafted at Gusbourne carries a contemporary goose crest in honour of our heritage. This ‘Goosemark’ is a symbol of trust, representing our pursuit of uncompromising quality.

In 2004, Andrew Weeber took over the estate with a clear vision and a single goal: to create English sparkling wines that would stand up alongside the very finest offerings from across the globe. The first vines were planted that year.

Our debut vintages of Gusbourne Brut Reserve 2006 and Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2006 were released to critical acclaim in 2010. Gusbourne quickly earned a reputation as a producer of outstanding quality wines, with accolades from some of the industry’s most exacting critics.

A combination of the best age-old traditions with modern technology and cutting-edge equipment allows us to sit comfortably between old and new world winemaking, while at the same time bringing our own exacting quality standards to the process. Respect for the vineyards, the fruit and the natural elements involved in winemaking means that our approach favours minimal intervention.