- 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.
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