Ambriel, 'Wendling' Blanc de Blancs, 2018
Ambriel, 'Wendling' Blanc de Blancs, 2018
- 75cl
- 11%
- Sparkling
- Chardonnay
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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 (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.
What the critics say:
"The 2018 Brut Blanc de Blancs Wendling spent five and a half years on lees and offers lemony ocean breezes on the nose, full of ozone and briny promise. The palate delivers exquisite finesse, with sophisticated svelteness and beautiful lemony precision. Gorgeous notes of crunchy green apple supplement the citric purity of the wine, supported by superfine, smooth mousse that heightens the feeling of delicacy and elegance. This is a beautiful, light-footed, long-aged Blanc de Blancs with lovely depth and a lasting, appetizing finish. Dosage is 7 grams per liter."
"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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