Lyme Bay
Classic Cuvée Brut - 2016
8.00 / 10

Type
White Sparkling, Brut
Producer
Lyme Bay
Vintage
2016
Disgorged in
April 2021
Spent on lees
>24 months
Location
England, Devon
Grapes
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Alcohol
12
Sugar
NA
Price
1299 UAH
Cellar
N/A

The Classic Cuvée is a blend of Pinot Noir (81%) and Chardonnay (19%) from Crouch Valley Vineyard (Maldon, Essex). The grapes are picked by hand and pressed whole-cluster. The fermentation started after a slow, cold and natural settle, partially in oak barriques (33%) and in stainless steel (67%). In the following spring, the wine is blended and bottled for the second fermentation. It remained on lees for a minimum of 24 months.

Ratings

2023-03-07 - 8.00

Wine #1 on Mixed Bag Vol. 5.

This is my first sparkling from England. Reductive and delicate style. Apple pastille, pomelo and young brie cheese (from pasteurized milk). A fruit-forward palate, round and fresh. Not simple.