Blanc de Noirs 2019

A cooler and less abundant year suited the Pinot considerably better than the Chardonnay. 80% of this wine is fermented using natural wild yeast in a selection of different-sized oak barrels. It certainly has that signature Pinot intensity but is wrapped in an elegant and refined structure that is a hallmark of 2019. For those who remember 2015, this is very similar in structure and a wine that continues to develop a singular identity that makes it stand out from the crowd, no doubt our most complex wine to date.

Location All fruit comes from our own 6.5 ha site on the outskirts of Marlow, Buckinghamshire, 1 mile from the River Thames.

Viticulture We practice regenerative organic farming using no herbicides, synthetic pesticides or artificial fertilisers.

Microclimate Inland location gives high daytime temperature with cool nights that preserve acidity and freshness.

Pruning method Double guyot to balance out vigour and yield.