Sparkling Blanc de Blancs
Smith and Evans LD 2010 (6 Bottles) Langport, Somerset, England
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Our first vintage in 2010 feels like yesterday and like a different world altogether. The nerves and anxiety of years of work and planning all coming down to a single day. Thirty or so virtual strangers turned up to pick coralled by our friend Celia Kozlowski. Little did we know that some of them would still be harvesting with us to this day!
We sold the vast majority of the wine years ago but we kept a few bottles on lees for 13 years. We always keep a some in the cellars for family occasions and have decided to put 50 out into the world for people that are interested in seeeing how this gem has developed. The LD stands for Late Disgorged - doing it this way preserves the freshness of the wine and indeed, these bottles are remarkable. They resemble a blanc de blancs in terms of its taste profile which is fresh and full of minerality with distinctive grapefruit citrus aromas that I can't say that we remember from it's first incarnation. It's a beautiful delicate wine that is testament to the quality of those young vines at Higher Plot.
Sugrue Cuvée Boz Blanc de Blancs 2015 (6 Bottles) Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England
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Barry Ben Sugrue – affectionately known as Boz – was Dermot’s brother, and this exceptional Blanc de Blancs is made in his memory. "The truth is there is no fitting tribute to someone like Boz… however, this is my attempt.”
Cuvée Boz – 100% Chardonnay – is from Coldharbour Vineyard in West Sussex, planted in 2005 on chalk and flint soil. Vinified in stainless steel and without any oak ageing, it shows remarkable clarity and freshness that shines through its flinty minerality and a long, toasty finish.
The Grange The White From White 2018 (6 Bottles) Alresford, Hampshire, England
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Golden yellow in colour, the nose is luxuriously rich and toasty with aromas of baked orchard and citrus fruits, reminiscent of caramelised tarte tatin. The ripe chardonnay from the endless summer of 2018 blends seamlessly with autolytic pastry notes formed over 5 years of lees ageing in bottle. On the palate, the wine is full of ripe citrus fruit with a backbone of crisp, mineral acidity holding everything together.
A slight salinity and pithiness in the mouth makes this wine perfect for enjoying with seafood such as oysters or even good old fish and chips. Drink from now or leave under cork for the next couple of years and let the wine become even toastier and more opulent.
Trevibban Mill Blanc de Blancs 2018 (6 Bottles) Wadebridge, Cornwall, England
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Decadant brut natured sparkling wine with with an elegant, rich creamy finish
Aromas: Apple Blossom, Crisp Apple Skins
On the palate: Vanilla, Stewed Apple, Crème Pâtissière
BLEND
100% Chardonnay
PAIRINGS
Porthilly Oysters • Crab Linguine • Creamy Brie • Fish with a beurre blanc sauce
Valentin Leflaive CV1830 Blanc de Blancs NV Extra Brut (6 Bottles) Champagne, France
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Launched in 2015, Valentin Leflaive was granted the status of ‘négociant-manipulant’ in 2020 enabling the company to manage the whole production chain including the purchase of grapes. A boutique winery was opened in Oger with a traditional ageing cellar dug deep into the chalk. Chef de Caves Christophe Pitois, who looks after the important relationship with the growers, is assisted by talented enologist Clément Galois. Both are from the Champagne region.
The colour reveals golden yellow reflections and a fine effervescence. The nose is expressive, with notes of ripe fruits such as white peach punctuated by brioche and toasted aromas. The attack is creamy and complex. A beautiful aromatic palate finishes on refreshing lemon and citrus notes.
12.5% ABV.
Woodchester Valley Blanc de Blancs 2018 (6 Bottles) Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
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Wine GB *Best Blanc de Blancs* Joint winners
Decadent Gold medal wine & awarded best sparkling Blanc de Blancs by Wine GB, elegant & creamy this 2018 vintage is beautifully balanced with ripe aromas of tarte tatin & unwaxed lemon zest, refined minerality underpinned with soft peaches and nectarine, a creamy mousse and ripe fruits, this slow maturing wine will evolve for many years in the cellar!
Woodchester Valley Trigonia Series Blanc de Blancs 2016 (6 Bottles) Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
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The first release of our Trigonia Series, the 2016 Blanc de Blancs. This wine was bottled in early summer 2017 and has now spent six years on the lees, quietly evolving and developing those enhanced autolytic aromas and flavours. Disgorged in May 2023, the nose is still fresh and lively, with inviting biscuit and pastry aromas reminiscent of a lemon tart.
Yotes Court ‘Benie des Dieux’ Blanc de Blancs 2020 (6 Bottles) Maidstone, Kent, England
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Elegant, Traditional Method sparkling wine. Flaky Danish pastry on the nose with ripe orchard fruits and glazed apricot tart on the palate.
This elegant Traditional Method sparkling wine has seen nearly 3 years of lees ageing and careful use of batonage, developing aromas of flaky Danish pastry. The palate is full bodied with notes of ripe orchard fruits, glazed apricot tart and hints of summer herbs on the finish.
Food Pairing:
A chilled glass of Blanc de Blancs is traditionally enjoyed as an aperitif. However, its fresh acidity pairs well with light foods such as oysters, white fish and summer salads at a garden party.