Gusbourne
Between Romney Marsh and the Channel, Gusbourne in England has shaped a modern classic. After the first vines were planted in 2004 at Appledore, Kent, the estate chose a strict rule: every bottle comes from its own vineyards, rooted in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier for traditional‑method sparkling wine.
Kent’s Wealden Clay and Tunbridge Wells Sand bring ripeness and breadth, while West Sussex adds chalk, flint and clay‑loam for lift and coastal tension. Fruit is picked in small passes, fermented by parcel, and matured with extended lees time; reserve‑wine craftsmanship builds complexity without heaviness.
The signature is patience in a cool climate: south‑facing sites, sea‑breezed microclimates and meticulous cellar choices that let terroir speak. Gusbourne proves that English sparkling can be less a novelty and more a disciplined, vineyard‑driven statement.Gusbourne
Between Romney Marsh and the Channel, Gusbourne in England has shaped a modern classic. After the first vines were planted in 2004 at Appledore, Kent, the estate chose a strict rule: every bottle comes from its own vineyards, rooted in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier for traditional‑method sparkling wine.
Kent’s Wealden Clay and Tunbridge Wells Sand bring ripeness and breadth, while West Sussex adds chalk, flint and clay‑loam for lift and coastal tension. Fruit is picked in small passes, fermented by parcel, and matured with extended lees time; reserve‑wine craftsmanship builds complexity without heaviness.
The signature is patience in a cool climate: south‑facing sites, sea‑breezed microclimates and meticulous cellar choices that let terroir speak. Gusbourne proves that English sparkling can be less a novelty and more a disciplined, vineyard‑driven statement.
