Candover Brook Brut Rose NV

The story of this estate has its origins in the 1970s when Lord Sainsbury toured the vineyards of Champagne and hatched ambitions to make his own wine. However, it was not until 2011 that vines were eventually planted on the Sainsbury family estate in the idyllic countryside of the Candover Valley in Hampshire. The name, Candover Brook, is a nod to the chalk stream which runs through the estate and is home to the rare English White Clawed Crayfish, depicted on the label. The Sainsbury family have been farming the land for over forty years, and today the estate is run by Mark and Julian, sons of the late Lord Sainsbury.

Candover Brook’s maiden release is a vivid pink hue with lively aromas of fresh strawberry, cranberry and toasted brioche. On the palate, creamy mouthfeel and a bold mousse are tempered by the wine’s mouth-watering acidity and vibrant purity of fruit.  “This is one of the most English, stunning rosés I have tasted, and the super-smooth, incredibly pure fruit is mesmerizing” was Matthew Jukes’ comments on first tasting this wine.

This is sublime with chicken schnitzel or a creamy risotto.  Cheese-wise, a fresh burrata or feta pair wonderfully.