Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

NV Absolutely lovely: frivolous expression, 36 m sur lie, 55 ch 30 pn 15 pm — a month 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. — 5 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. — 10 months ago

Louis Martin

9.3

Fruity palate, hint of ginger. — a month ago

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 — 4 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

You wouldn’t know it’s not Champagne. — 9 months ago

Sam Gardner

9.0

Proper fizz that. Much softer bubbles than prosecco, gorgeous Amber colour with peachy taste. Quaffed it up in the sun with Carol and Andy and The Meal. Good choice, especially on offer at £20 Waitrose (normally £27). — 4 years ago

Gene Buonviri

8.9

Strawberry blush color. Hints of lemon and green apples . Soft, balanced and crispy with great bubbly texture. Another delicious English surprise. — 2 months ago

with Justinian

"Odedi"

8.9

Pale yellow in color with a light golden hue.

Interesting nose with citrus, apples and very light oak.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with medium plus sized bubbles.

Showing limes, citrus, apples, light earth, herbs, spices, light brioche and white pepper.

Tangy finish with herbs and spices.

This is a tasty sparkling wine from England. Elegant and robust.

Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 68% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 2% Pinot Meunier. Aged for 68 months on the lees. Disgorged in 2023 and made in the Traditional Method.

11% alcohol by volume.

89 points

$35. — 7 months ago

Ming L

9.1

The nose displays a nice mix of peach, lime, strawberry, sourdough, and light chalk. Delicate fine mousses. High acidity but with a round edge. Shows a lot more Chard characters once the mousses are settled. Clean crisp finish.

This one was recommended over other more expensive vintage English bottling. Very happy with the choice.
— 3 years ago