{"product_id":"leonardslee-brut","title":"Leonardslee Brut Reserve 2021","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003eLeonardslee Wine Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage marks a stellar year for the Leonardslee vineyard, perfectly positioned on a sheltered, south-facing slope that capitalised on the exceptional conditions of the season. Benefiting from a challenging yet fruitful cold and wet winter that delayed bud burst, followed by ideal conditions at flowering and a record-breaking long summer, the vines yielded fruit of outstanding quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003eThe winemaking process, tailored to enhance the unique characteristics of the 2021 harvest, involved hand-harvesting grapes in the cool of the morning, followed by a combination of stainless steel and French oak barrel fermentation. This approach, along with a careful blend including 6% reserve wine and a patient 36-month bottle maturation, has resulted in a wine that embodies the essence of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003eIt presents a vibrant intensity, balanced acidity, and a symphony of green apple, berry, and subtle brioche notes, culminating in a tangy finish with a fresh floral aftertaste.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW250056974 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250056974 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Stewed apple, evocatively smoky aromas. Fine mousse. Tangy acid. Nice biscuity, toasty and yeasty autolysis. Succulent, umami-opulent palate. Complex and harmoniously rounded. Saline finish. Lovely energy and core focus, steely but also lots of joy here. Smart stuff. Hard to criticise.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/winegb.co.uk\/our-wines\/winegb-awards-winners-2025\/winegb-awards-2025-winners-catalogue\/\" title=\"WineGB Awards 2025 Best SWGB 2025 Leonardslee Reserve Brut 2021\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWineGB Awards 2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Really savoury, a rich, bready, hedonistic style that has lovely mouthwatering acidity too. Long, layered and toasty.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mastersofwine.org\/susie-barrie-mw\" title=\"Leonardslee Wine Review\"\u003eSusie Barrie, MW\u003c\/a\u003e, Decanter Vintage English Sparkling panel tasting, July 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Some mayblossom notes and deeper, more mushroomy, creamy layers. The mousse is fine and creamy, and the wine offers impressive depth of flavour. Expansive on the finish.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Rebecca Palmer, Decanter Vintage English Sparkling panel tasting, July 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leonardslee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56444401975682,"sku":"11531","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2403\/5077\/files\/Untitleddesign_1.png?v=1772748488","url":"https:\/\/generalwine.com\/da\/products\/leonardslee-brut","provider":"The General Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}