COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Balfour Winery
REGION
England
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Balfour Blanc de Blancs 2018 is an English sparkling wine from Balfour Winery in Kent, made exclusively from 100% Chardonnay grapes. This wine is produced only in select vintages, with the 2018 release being a notable occasion. The grapes are sourced from the estate's top vineyards, planted with Champagne clones on Kentish clay and chalk soils. The Balfour Winery is part of the Hush Heath Estate, established by Richard and Leslie Balfour-Lynn, and has become a significant English wine producer.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€53
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
This Blanc de Blancs is produced only in exceptional vintages.
Fact 02
The 2018 is the third release of this specific wine in Balfour's history.
Fact 03
400 magnums were produced for the 2018 vintage.
Fact 04
The Chardonnay vines are planted with Champagne clones.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Balfour Blanc de Blancs 2018 is produced using the traditional method. The 100% Chardonnay grapes are sourced from specific single vineyards on the Balfour Winery estate. Following primary fermentation, the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle, which is a crucial step for creating sparkling wine. It is then aged on its lees for an extended period, a process that contributes to the wine's complexity and texture. The 2018 vintage was harvested under favorable conditions.
