First up is the LP '04:
A pale gold colour with an inviting nose of fresh green apple, citrus notes and delicate hints of almond. Wonderfully fresh and aromatic. Light on the palate with the nose following through. Green apple and citrus dominate the palate but hints of toast and almond show through on the finish. It is an extremely elegant Champagne with a fine mousse and a well structured body.
Nyetimber 2003 Blanc de Blancs:
Medium gold on appearance with a nose of toast, brioche and mango. Very full bodied with a good level of acidity. The palate displays warm flavours of brioche, toast and nuts with a citrus core. A lingering finish of hazelnut and dough linger with lemon zest to round this wine off nicely.
Conclusion:
Both wines are very different in style; The LP is light, delicate and elegant, whilst the Nyetimber is a little more brash and bold. The refined nature of the LP '04 is crisp and delicious, but for me the fuller bodied Nyetimber '03 wins through with its rich toasty aromas. The citrus core that shines through makes me want to try the Nyetimber again in 5 years time!!
For me, this shows how far along England has come with its sparkling wine and demonstrates the potential to further improve the style. The richness and body of the Nyetimber could certainly add the elegance and finesse on the LP '04 to its repertoire, but the important thing is that this is a sign of things to come!
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