This is the second vintage of Gusbourne’s ‘Fifty One Degrees North’, the new prestige cuvée from this highly regarded English wine producer. It is a blend of 67% Chardonnay and 33% Pinot Noir, aged for a minimum of 67 months on the lees. The 2016 vintage was a year of near-perfect growing conditions. By harvest time on 2nd October, the fruit was ripe and exceptionally well balanced. Expect a rich and full-bodied sparkling wine, combining notes of brioche, citrus fruit and green apples.