Roberto Carli

9.2

Shows very well, I’d challenge to distinguish from solid grower champagne. Yellow flowers, lemon, a touch of underripe stone fruit. Very good backbone if a bit young on the autolysis integration — 3 months ago

Tobin Spratte

9.2

Notes of baked apples, white peach, butterscotch, and vanilla with hints of cinnamon and fresh pineapple. — 6 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. This estate owes its name to Connetable Talbot, the English general & governor of the province of Guyenne who was defeated at the famous Battle of Castillon in 1453. Deep Ruby, purple hues, with aromas of black fruits, herb, tobacco and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of plums and black currants with cacao and tobacco spice, on a well balanced frame. Fine tight tannins, long finish ending with fruit, earthy spice and cedar character. Nice! — 9 months ago

Will Stanley

9.4

My second time trying this wine having opened my case three years ago, and the 2015 BdB from Wiston hasn’t budged an inch. It remains a taut, incredibly youthful and monolithic Chardonnay which will age well for another decade at least. While the nose is a little shy, it has great effervescence and pristine aromas of gooseberries, lemon sherbet, crushed shells and hints of bread. On the palate the wine is very singular and direct; a testament to great English Chardonnay, with massive acidity and flavours of brioche and bitter lemon, and great minerality – perhaps the most I’ve experienced in an English fizz. The finish is, well, endless, and the wine benefits greatly from time in the glass, gaining a bit of fat and broader mouthfeel. Really complex stuff, and a wine I’ll leave for another three years at least before trying again. — 4 months ago

Ellen Clifford

9.0

I was on set for several rather emotionally and physically grueling action packed shooting so I deserved a little treat and by little treat mean a bottle of bubbles (and a session of smushing my face into my cat). This British bubbly is rich (riper than I’d imagine from that extra-cool climate) but also refreshing and zingy—beyond all the oxidative appley nutty notes is a punch of sweet citrus that is quite beguiling. A touch of quality white bread on the nose too. It keeps giving. — 9 months ago

Aylin Ulku

8.9

quite delicious. balanced. — 3 years ago

"Odedi"

8.9

Pale lemon in color.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity and medium plus sized bubbles.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing citrus, lemons, green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs, minerals, light yeast and sea salt.

Tangy finish with limes and herbs.

A good entry level wine from this winery. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Crisp and refreshing.

A blend of 40% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Meunier. Aged for 24 months on the lees.

12% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$45. — 6 months ago

Robert Ahlstrom

9.0

Deep ruby, well balanced with floral notes and hints of vanilla. Very nice RRPN! — 8 months ago

Jo Lawson

10

One of the best English sparkling ice ever tasted. With every penny. Light fruity, bubbly, delicious — 3 years ago

Will Stanley

9.2

Rich and multi-layered, this English sparkling shows all the hallmarks of the finest NV champagne with toasted brioche, baked apple and lemon zest cut along a lean, energetic profile that’s incredibly enjoyable. Medium bodied with moderate acidity, it finishes long and benefits from some time in the glass. Should age quite nicely for the next few years. Excellent stuff. — 4 years ago