ChalkdownClassicCuvee2021,Hampshire

Made from fruit grown in 2021, the Classic Cuvée is crafted from a blend of Pinot Noir (92%) and Chardonnay (8%) grapes. This combines the structure and generous fruit character of the Pinot with an extra dash of finesse from the Chardonnay to create a classic blend. The wine was fermented and aged in steel tanks and bottled in April 2022. It was then left to bottle age on its lees for a minimum of 22 months before dégorgement. 12% abv

Total production was just 2025 bottles

The wine is well rounded and generous with warm stone fruit (peaches, apricots) and honeysuckle aromas and demonstrates a pronounced autolytic character. There is a refreshing green apple acidity that offers lovely freshness and a balancing layer of mineralogy that adds to the complexity on the palate.

AWARDS

IWSC 90 points; Decanter 94 points

“Youthful and energetic. Intense floral, spice and ripe fruits, with plentiful autolytic character, and crystal-cut acidity. Gorgeous wine! â€?Decanter World Wine Awards

“A delicate nose of lemon and lime zest with mineral notes and apple tart intensity. Cleanly crisp, displaying balanced green apple and lemon zest richness on a lingeringly fruit-laden finishâ€?â€?International Wine and Spirit Challenge

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