Lyme Bay Classic Cuvée Brut 2016
4.0
·UAH 1,299.00
·QPR 0.9078 🤔
- Region
- England » Devon
- Type
- white traditional sparkling, brut
- Producer
- Vintage
- 2016
- Disgorged
- 2021-04
- On lees
- >24 months
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Alcohol
- 12
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- not available
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
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.