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: green apple, gala melon
Palate: green apple, chalk
One hundred per cent Chardonnay in a gentle and elegant style. International Wine Challenge judges described the 2011 as sliced green apples and gala melon, fine boned with persistent chalky length. Court Garden calls it the perfect welcome drink.
What it pairs with
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Canapes
The vineyard's own suggestion for a welcome drink. -
Oysters
Chalky length and pure Chardonnay acidity meet brine. -
Sole goujons
Green apple freshness cuts the fry, and the wine stays light.
Facts
- Producer
- Court Garden Vineyard · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- English Quality Sparkling Wine
- Oak
- Traditional method with long ageing on lees; labelled Brut
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- GBP 32.85 at the vineyard
- Drinking window
- 1-15 from vintage
Frequently asked about Court Garden Blanc de Blancs
What does Court Garden Blanc de Blancs taste like?
Court Garden quotes International Wine Challenge judges on its 2011: a gentle and elegant style, sliced green apples and gala melon, fine boned with persistent chalky length.
Is Court Garden Blanc de Blancs brut?
Yes, the current release is labelled Brut, though older library vintages such as the 2010 were released in an Extra Dry style.
What grape is it made from?
One hundred per cent Chardonnay grown at Court Gardens Farm in Ditchling.