Louis Pommery England Brut

The emerging English sparkling industry is reaching our shores at last.  Launched in 2018 by Champagne Pommery, the Louis Pommery England project brings 150 years of expertise to the English sparkling industry.  Definitely worth trying and experiencing for yourself!

Pricey or not, this Louis Pommery England Brut NV is entirely drinkable wine. The acidity has that distinct English green apple tang, contrasted by a creamy lees character. Admittedly that lees is somewhat disjointed from the rampant acidity but adds another layer. Fresher than most NV Champagne, long and vital fizz.

More importantly is the promise of a wine like this. Balance the acidity to more lees ageing and you'll likely have a crisp and sophisticated Champagne alternative. The only problem? Geez it's expensive. Like crazy dollars, weighing in at nearly $100 a bottle. That's Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve (which I love) territory, and I know what I'd be spending my dollars on.

Still, this is yet another thirst-quenching UK fizz and another welcome English sparkling to land here in Australia. Best drinking: it's a NV so it should be now, though with no disgorgement date that's hard to tell. Drink now."
17.5/20, Andrew Graham - ozwinereview