The Gusbourne Brut Reserve 2022 is a traditional-method sparkling wine from Kent and Sussex in England, blending the classic Champagne varieties into the estate's benchmark cuvée. It is the entry point into the Gusbourne range and sets the house style the rest of the portfolio builds on.

The nose shows green apple, citrus and white flowers, with a fine, bready character from time on lees and a gentle citrus-blossom lift that rounds out the aromatics without tipping into anything overly floral. The palate is crisp and precise, with orchard fruit and a touch of brioche carried by a steady stream of fine bubbles.

Acidity is bright and the mousse is fine-grained, leading to a clean, dry finish with real length for a non-vintage-style release, holding its structure well as the wine warms in the glass.

It is a natural match for fresh oysters, fine seafood or simply poured as an aperitif on its own.

This is a wine built to drink now, showing the fresh, precise character English sparkling wine has become known for.