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: English apple, pear, peach, almond, brioche
Palate: apple, almond
A classic mature English blanc de blancs, blended predominantly from Chardonnay with a careful addition of Pinot Blanc. Crisp and refined, with English apple, pear and peach lifted by tertiary almond and brioche, and a smooth creaminess that grows with age.
What it pairs with
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Oysters
Named by the estate; the wine's lighter, fresher character is made for shellfish. -
Crab salad
An Albourne suggestion, apple and pear keeping sweet crab bright. -
Roasted chicken
Also listed by the estate; almond and brioche meet roast bird.
Facts
- Producer
- Albourne Estate · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
- Oak
- Traditional method; extended bottle ageing on lees, no oak regime published
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- GBP 36.95 at the estate
- Drinking window
- 1-12 from vintage
Frequently asked about Albourne Blanc de Blancs
What is in Albourne Blanc de Blancs?
Predominantly Chardonnay with a careful addition of Pinot Blanc, both white grapes, which is what the blanc de blancs designation requires.
What does Albourne Blanc de Blancs taste like?
English apples, pear and peach on the nose complemented by tertiary almond and brioche, crisp and refined with a creaminess that develops as it ages.
What food does Albourne suggest?
Seafood dishes such as oysters, crab salad, prawns and lightly smoked salmon, plus roasted chicken, risottos and sushi.