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Classic Cuvée Brut - 2016

Lyme Bay

4.0 / 5.0

Region: England » Devon
Type: white traditional sparkling, brut
Producer: Lyme Bay
Vintage: 2016
Disgorged: 2021-04
On lees: >24 months
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12
Sugar: unknown
Price: 1299 UAH
Cellar: not available

The Classic Cuvée is a blend of Pinot Noir (81%) and Chardonnay (19%) from Crouch Valley Vineyard (Maldon, Essex). The grapes are picked by hand and pressed whole-cluster. The fermentation started after a slow, cold and natural settle, partially in oak barriques (33%) and in stainless steel (67%). In the following spring, the wine is blended and bottled for the second fermentation. It remained on lees for a minimum of 24 months.

Ratings

March 7, 2023

4.0 / 5.0·

750 mL

·@Wix Kyiv Office · Mixed Bag Vol. 5

This is my first sparkling from England. Reductive and delicate style. Apple pastille, pomelo and young brie cheese (from pasteurized milk). A fruit-forward palate, round and fresh. Not simple.

Wine #1 on Mixed Bag Vol. 5 event.