Hattingley Valley Cuvee Brut

Hattingley Classic Reserve NV is a blend 53% Chardonnay, 31% Pinot Noir and 16% Pinot Meunier. It is based on the 2015 vintage, with 23% reserve wine added to the blend before secondary fermentation. 19% of the blend was barrel fermented in old white Burgundy barrels, and partial malolactic fermentation took place. The wine spent 3 years on the lees and was disgorged with a dosage of 7 g/l. Pale gold in colour with an abundance of fine bubbles, this Hattingley Valley Classic Reserve has vibrant baked apple, creamy nougat and brioche notes on the nose, supported by a hint of toast and fresh red fruit representative of the 2014 vintage. With notes of soft lemon sherbet on the palate, the wine has a beautiful weight from partial oak fermentation of the base wine. Refreshing and perfectly balanced, this wine has a delightful long finish. Hattingley Valley was established in 2008 in Hampshire, England, where the chalky limestone soils and cool growing conditions closely mirror those found in Champagne. Hattingley is one of the pioneering wineries that put Britain on the map for crafting world class sparkling wines.