Lyme Bay Blanc de Blancs 2017 (6 Bottles) Axminster, Devon, England
£225.00
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The Blanc de Blancs 2017 is a rich and vibrant sparkling wine made from 100% Chardonnay and aged to create a depth and complexity of flavour.
APPEARANCE: Delicate fine bubbles, light golden in colour
NOSE: Underlying citrus and tropical fruit notes are balanced with notes of honey, almond and toasted brioche
PALATE:Complex structure with chardonnay fruit and green apple notes blending with the lees-aged character to give a wine with great depth, rounded notes and a lingering finish
About Lyme Bay Winery
Lyme Bay Winery, the home of LBW Drinks, is a passionate, award-winning producer of exceptional English Still and Sparkling Wines, Fruit Wines, Cider, Mead, Liqueurs, and Spirits. Nestled in Devon’s stunning Axe Valley, our dedicated team combines expertise in flavours, ingredients, and winemaking to craft drinks that are both traditional and tailored to the modern palate.
They pride themselves on quality and creativity, fermenting, blending, and ageing every product on-site under the supervision of their skilled team. Rejecting the ordinary, they push boundaries to produce category-defining drinks. Their grapes are sourced from select vineyards across the UK, allowing us to create wines of outstanding quality.
As the UK’s largest mead producer and the sole supplier to English Heritage, they’ve expanded their range with innovative creations like Jack Ratt mead cocktails, featured on their YouTube channel. Over three decades, their bold approach has earned accolades from prestigious competitions, including the International Wine and Spirit Competition, International Wine Challenge, and Decanter World Wine Awards.
Highlights include their Sparkling Rosé Wine, a two-time People’s Choice Wine Award winner, and Jack Ratt Lugger Golden Rum, which claimed top honours in the People’s Choice Spirits Awards and the London Spirits Competition. Additionally, their Pinot Noir 2020 became the first English red to win an IWSC Trophy in 2022.
Driven by their passion for excellence, they continue to innovate and refine our offerings, ensuring every drink they produce delights the discerning palate.
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