Structure
Drinking window
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: lime zest, elderflower, nettle, passionfruit
Palate: citrus, green herbs
Pale, with a crisp light mouthfeel and the aromatic complexity English Bacchus is known for. The range runs from herbaceous tomato leaf, basil, sage and nettle through citrus and tropical fruit to elderflower and honeysuckle.
What it pairs with
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Asparagus and pea risotto
Green herb aromatics are one of the few things that survive asparagus. -
Sussex goat cheese
Lactic tang meets elderflower and high acidity. -
Vietnamese herb salad
Basil and nettle notes in the glass mirror the herbs on the plate.
Facts
- Producer
- Albourne Estate · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Bacchus
- Oak
- Unoaked
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- GBP 18.95 at the estate
- Drinking window
- 0-3 from vintage
Frequently asked about Albourne Bacchus
What does Albourne Bacchus taste like?
Pale and crisp with a light mouthfeel, and a wide aromatic range from herbaceous tomato leaf, basil, sage and nettle through lime zest and grapefruit to mango, passionfruit, elderflower and honeysuckle.
How does English Bacchus compare with Sauvignon Blanc?
Albourne describes Bacchus as producing aromatic, fresh and crisp wines similar in style to Sauvignon Blanc but with their own distinctive aroma profile.
How long should I keep Albourne Bacchus?
Drink it young, within about three years of the vintage, while the aromatics are at their most vivid.