Vinous Media (92)- "With a slight copper tinge, the 2021 Alta Langa Pas Dosé Blanc de Noirs For England displays savory notes of wet stones, flowery underbrush and herbs before giving way to crushed apples. It is beautifully balanced, mineral-intense yet fresh with a silken wave of fine bubbles and nuances of custard that add richness toward the close. The wine leaves a pleasantly chewy sensation and hints of orange sorbet while finishing long and crisp. These are vibrant, energetic wines that display remarkable purity and complexity. Despite their zero-to-low dosage, they also possess remarkable richness and balance. Contratto delivers some of the finest examples of Alta Langa."
Vinous Media (93)- "The 2020 Blanc de Noirs For England Pas Dosé opens in the glass with a whiff of dusty dried flowers, white peaches and iodine. It presents a wave of silken bubbles and pretty inner sweetness, all offset by tart pit fruits and a tinge of lemon and lime. Inner florals resonate as the 2020 finishes with wonderful length, potent yet crisp, leaving a twang of grapefruit that keeps the senses salivating for more. (Lot# 07/24). Drinking Window: 2024 - 2028"
James Suckling (92)- "This straw-colored sparkling wine has aromas of apricots, raspberries, orange rind, gingerbread and walnuts. It’s medium-bodied, bone-dry and balanced, with delicious, varied fruit and bread flavors."
