Classic Cuvee Brut Sussex Sparkling 2019

Classic Cuvée Brut 2018 is made from 50% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier. The 2018 vintage is often considered the most outstanding in the last decade, thanks to one of the warmest summers in Sussex. A heatwave in April resulted in early flowering and optimal fruit set, while record high temperatures in July and August ensured excellent ripening and concentration in the grapes. A short spell of heavy rain in September provided the grapes with the necessary water, and in October the grapes were harvested with near perfect aroma, fruit concentration and sugar-acid balance, ideal for the production of sparkling wines.

The hand-picked bunches of grapes are transported to the vineyard in small containers, where the vinification takes place according to the traditional method. The grapes from the different plots are processed separately in small presses and steel tanks. After malolactic fermentation and bottling, the second fermentation lasts for 30 months. The wine is dosed with only 5 g of sugar per liter, making the Classic Cuvée a dry wine (Brut).

Classic Cuvée presents itself with a clear, light golden color and small, very lively and persistent bubbles. The aroma is characterized by lightness, precision and coolness with delicate nuances of lime, grapefruit and yellow plums. The wine also develops more exotic notes of apricot, vanilla, almonds and ginger. A very complex and incredibly charming sparkling wine that can easily enchant.