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Sample Traditional Method Brut, NV

Sussex, England

Sparkling · 12% · 750ml

Placeholder verdict: bracing acidity, proper bready depth.

Around £38 · Good value · A safe bet

Bottle portrait: Sample Traditional Method Brut, Sussex. Natural light, real table.

Where to buy

  • Illustrative High Street£37.25 · low stock
  • Illustrative Online Retailer£39.50
  • Illustrative Wine Merchant£38.00

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What it tastes like

Body3 out of 5, from Light to Full. Middle
Acidity5 out of 5, from Soft to Zippy. Zippy
Tannin1 out of 5, from None to Firm. None
Sweetness2 out of 5, from Bone dry to Sweet. Bone dry
Oak2 out of 5, from None to Obvious. None
Fruit3 out of 5, from Subtle to Loud. Middle

Flavours

Citrus · Green fruit · Brioche, bread · Nutty

Style

Crisp · Elegant · Classic · Refreshing

Good for

Something to celebrate · A gift · Before dinner

Food

Fish and chips · Oysters · Canapés

Our verdict

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Why we like it

Placeholder: it earns its price at the table.

What to know

Placeholder: don't serve it too cold.

Who it’s for

Anyone buying a present.

Who should skip it

Anyone who prefers soft, low-acid fizz.

The detail

Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Origin
Sussex, England
Alcohol
12%

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