Sparkling Seyval Blanc

Seyval Blanc is one of the UK’s most reliable and widely planted grapes, and it truly shines in sparkling wine. A French hybrid created in the early 20th century, Seyval Blanc thrives in Britain’s cool climate thanks to its disease resistance, frost tolerance, and consistently high yields.

As a sparkling wine, Seyval Blanc is celebrated for its crisp acidity, clean fruit character, and fine bubbles. In the glass, it typically shows bright flavours of green apple, lemon, gooseberry, and citrus zest, sometimes with hints of elderflower, herbs, or light toastiness if aged on the lees. Styles can range from brisk and zesty to richer, more complex cuvées, depending on the winemaker’s approach.

For UK drinkers, Sparkling Seyval Blanc is a homegrown success story. It pairs beautifully with smoked salmon, oysters, fish and chips, chicken, goat’s cheese, or summer salads, offering freshness, finesse, and a true taste of English vineyards.