Sparkling Brut
Sparkling Brut is one of the most popular sparkling wine styles worldwide, recognised for its crisp, dry character. The word “Brut” refers to the level of sweetness: with less than 12g of residual sugar per litre, Brut wines are refreshingly dry while still maintaining balance and finesse.
Brut sparkling wines can be made from a variety of grapes depending on the region. In Champagne, it’s typically a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. In Prosecco, Glera dominates, while in England, classic varieties like Chardonnay and Pinot are used to produce world-class Brut styles.
In the glass, expect lively bubbles, bright acidity, and flavours of green apple, citrus, pear, and brioche, sometimes complemented by nutty or toasty notes if aged on the lees.
For UK drinkers, Sparkling Brut is a versatile choice—perfect for celebrations or paired with seafood, smoked salmon, chicken, sushi, or creamy cheeses.
Coddington Vineyard Bacchus 2021 (6 Bottles) Ledbury, Herefordshire, England
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Ripening in mid October lends a pale, lemon gold hue to the wine.
The nose shows elderflower, nettle, lime flower and a hint of rose petal too. These aromas flow onto the palate to be joined with grapefruit and lemon skin notes, and just a hint of melon and nectarine fruit too. Finishes clean, crisp and dry.
Wildwood Bishop Odo Bacchus 2023 (6 Bottles) Tonbridge Wells, East Sussex, England
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A splendidly aromatic dry white wine boasting rich aromas of gooseberry, elderflower and lemongrass notes on the nose, complemented by fresh apricot on the palate, plus a hint of asparagus and a wonderfully long finish. Grown on land once owned by Bishop Odo, the Bishop of Bayeux, the half-brother of William the Conqueror.