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| 1503 CLASSIC CUVÉE SPARKLING England |
| Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
BALFOUR |
| This note is based on a blind comparative tasting of 4 sparkling wines which turned out to be the new Vintager November 22 English Classic Cuvee releases. Tasted first, Balfour was the least expensive at $54.95. It was easy-going, dry, medium bodied, harmonious, ready-to-drink and fairly effervescent with some mild, lemon-melon-apricot flavours. A tad shy in terms of complexity and staying power. It would be a buy in the $30 range, but only a try at $56. It has 12% alcohol and 11 g/L residual sugar with lot number L250801 on the back label. |
CSPC |
47578 |
| Type |
Sparkling Wine |
| Agent |
Liq Ass |
| Country |
England |
| Region |
 |
| Rating |
***(90 points)
Bright, Fresh, Ready |
| LCBO Text |
Status |
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| TASTING NOTE: Classically structured and beautifully balanced, delicate fruit aromas dance with creamier, toastier ones. It hints at jasmine, white peach, apple with custard and lemon oil. There's a silkiness to the mouthfeel, then a crunch of acidity and fine bubbles. Those delicate aromas flow seamlessly into flavors. A poised and ultra-food-friendly bottling. The back label suggests fish and chips. This reviewer agrees. Score - 94 (Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 1, 2022) |
Price |
$ 55.95 |
| Bottle Size |
750 mL |
| Tasting Date |
vintages release - November 22, 2025 |
| Cases bought |
100 (6 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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