Blanc de Noirs 2017

A supremely classy, highly-polished nose, reminiscent of blackberries, perfumed violet florals and cherry. The palate is medium bodied, filled with opulent berry fruits. Silky, elegant texture from long lees ageing. A clean, rich, fresh patisserie finish.

Producers weathered significant frosts in April 2017 leading to reduced yields across the UK. A warm May and June gave the vines a boost for flowering and a warm Summer followed. Some rain in late Summer gave disease pressure for many, but good canopy management and work in the vineyard achieved a high quality, if not a high quantity of grapes.

Following a gentle pressing to extract only the finest portion of juice. The 2017 Blanc de Noirs was vinified entirely in stainless steel tanks. Partial malolactic fermentation was carried out prior to bottling followed by extended lees ageing.