Tawse Spark Quarry Road Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling 2016

This is a gorgeous blanc de blancs made in the traditional method, mature, yet also sprightly. Honeyed, sweet floral aromas precede flavours of red apples, dried lemons and zest, and orange marmalade on toasted brioche. Tangy acids add some verve and energy to the palate, while the finish is long lasting and complex, with a hint of wet stones emerging towards the end. Tasted November 2024. Score – 92. (Megha Jandhyala, S.J.D., winealign.com)