This rich and yet refreshing traditional English sparkling wine swept the board at Decanter World Wine Awards last year taking home a major trophy as Best in Show, and it continues to impress and wow wine drinkers for being such a sophisticated pour at this price point. Paying homage to the beautiful bucks of Petworth, this sparkling wine is created by blending Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier from vineyard estates surrounding Petworth itself.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled, around 12 - 14C. This has plenty of complex aromas to enjoy so serve it in a wide-rimmed sparkling wine glass if you can. This is a classic sparkling wine which will work really nicely with canapés, wedding cake, Gougères (French cheese puffs!) or smoked salmon dishes. If you want to play with your sparkling wine cocktails, try it with a dash of fine, old Cognac.
Tasting Notes
Fresh and elegant but also with a toasty richness simmering underneath, this engaging wine has notes of apple strudel, Seville orange peel, freshly baked croissants, toasted almonds and a savoury hint of white truffle. It is classically Champagne in style, spending three years on the lees to develop that richness, but quintessentially English too — with vibrant, fresh acidity on the finish.
