Paul Chamblain Brut NV

Paul Chamblain Brut is bright, fruit-led French fizz with enough polish for the table and enough freshness to disappear quickly once poured. This Blanc de Blancs brings pear, apple, yellow fruit and a hint of white peach, backed by crisp citrus, a soft mousse and a rounded, lightly creamy palate. Made by the Charmat method to preserve its lively fruit character, it finishes just dry with clean persistence. Keep a bottle chilled for aperitifs, parties or a light fruit dessert. It is friendly, uncomplicated sparkling wine that knows its job and gets on with it.

What the winery says:

The base wines come from selected vineyards in Burgundy, the Loire and Charentes. A second natural fermentation takes place in closed vats using the Charmat method, helping retain the fresh aromas of the Blanc de Blancs base wine. The finished sparkling wine is white-gold in colour, with a fine, persistent mousse, expressive yellow-fruit aromas and a pleasing balance of roundness and freshness. Serve at 7°C to 8°C as an aperitif or with a light dessert, and enjoy within one to two years of purchase.

What the experts say:

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, 4.5 Stars and 90 Points (NV)
“It’s elegantly lifted on the nose with apricot, rockmelon, crunchy apple, and floral notes, followed by a juicy palate that’s beautifully rounded and creamy.”

Cameron Douglas MS, 87 Points (NV)
“Fruity, fresh and just dry with flavours of pears and apples, some lemon and baked versions of the same.”