Ambriel, 'Wendling' Blanc de Blancs, 2018
Ambriel, 'Wendling' Blanc de Blancs, 2018
- 75cl
- 11%
- Sparkling
- Chardonnay
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The Wendling (named in honour of co-owner Wendy) Blanc de Blancs 2018 is a brilliant example of what makes Ambriel—and English Sparkling more broadly—so exciting right now. Made exclusively from Chardonnay grown on the single Wendling vineyard in West Sussex, this is a sparkling wine that delivers precision, poise and plenty of personality.
The 2018 vintage was a gift to English winemakers, and Ambriel have absolutely made the most of it here. Expect crisp citrus, green apple and a touch of stone fruit, all underpinned by a fine, chalky backbone and a beautifully persistent mousse. There’s a creamy, biscuity depth from time on lees, but it’s the elegance and freshness that really shine.
The Wendling is refined, expressive and effortlessly drinkable, whether you’re toasting something special or just in the mood for something seriously good.
What the critics say:
"Fresh delicate nose of granny smith apple, lively and complex palate with spicy autolytic character, pepper and sour apple acidity lingering forever. *Silver*"
"The 2018 Ambriel Wendling Blanc de Blancs is a bona fide Spectator scoop. Yet to hit the market, it’s only available through these pages (until the end of May). Made entirely from Chardonnay and aged for more than five years, it’s dry but rich and concentrated with a zingy freshness and bursts of lemon sherbet. It’s gorgeous. Wendling is Wendy’s hitherto secret nickname, and she’s gorgeous too."
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