Balfour
Balfour produces sparkling wines in England, where cool-climate conditions favour the high acidity and mineral precision essential to the form. The winery's Blanc de Blancs Brut, made from Chardonnay, demonstrates the grape's ability to yield structured, elegant wines in northerly regions. Pinot Noir forms the base for two rosé expressions: the Brut Rosé and Nannette's English Rosé, both capturing the variety's delicate red-fruit character and natural acidity. Decanter has assessed the portfolio, recognizing the technical achievement required to craft sparkling wines at this latitude. English sparkling wine has emerged as a category of genuine substance, built on the same chalk soils and marginal ripening conditions that define Champagne. Balfour's releases reflect that terroir-driven approach.
Critics
Decanter