2016 Classic Cuvée Brut Vintage

£49.50

Due to limited numbers - orders will be limited one vintage bottle per customer.

Our second release, made for us by Emma Rice (twice UK wine maker of the year) at Hattingley Valley, Alresford. The grapes were hand harvested and whole bunch pressed. After blending the wine underwent a secondary fermentation in bottle and then spent 24 months on its yeast lees and a further 6 months on cork in cellar. Released December 2019.

Due to limited numbers - orders will be limited one vintage bottle per customer.

Our second release, made for us by Emma Rice (twice UK wine maker of the year) at Hattingley Valley, Alresford. The grapes were hand harvested and whole bunch pressed. After blending the wine underwent a secondary fermentation in bottle and then spent 24 months on its yeast lees and a further 6 months on cork in cellar. Released December 2019.

Tasting notes

Our elegant 2016 sparkling is perfect for all occasions. We have added some pinot meunier (14%) to this vintage which gives it an extra dimension. Pale straw in colour with a stream of fine bubbles, our classic cuvee brut has a well-developed yeasty character on the nose with aromas of green apples and a toastiness on the palate. It has a clean mouth feel and will continue to develop further complexity with bottle age. Varieties: Chardonnay  59%, Pinot Noir 27%, Pinot Meunier 14%

WineGB Awards 2020 Gold Medal Tasting Notes
Only 4 years old but already showing tremendous style and character. The nose is ripe and inviting and when you take a mouthful it bursts with personality. Apple flesh and apple peel are streaked with honey and there is a little crisp croissant crust nuttiness: Oz Clarke OBE, Susie Barrie MW, Rebecca Palmer Corney & Barrow

Independent English Wine Awards 2020 Silver Medal Tasting Notes
“So balanced. Everything about this wine is really very good. Good example of English sparkling.”
“Very together across nose and palate. Sophisticated and inviting nose. Summery flowers, honey, nuts, peaches, touch of nectarine. Bright orchard fruit. Alluring.”
“Balanced, with a great fruit weight and texture.”
“A very good all rounder. Delivers across the board. Fine example of English wine.

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Delivery details

Deliveries cost £8.50. Delivery to UK mainland only. All deliveries are by APC couriers.


Technical information

Varieties: Chardonnay  59%, Pinot Noir 27%, Pinot Meunier 14%

Disgorgement date: July 2019

Release date: Dec 2019

Bar: 5.2

Alcohol (ABV): 12%

Acidity: 9.3 g/L

Wine pH: 3.02

Dosage: 8 g/L

Contains Sulphates