COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Nyetimber
REGION
England
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs 2016 is an English sparkling wine made solely from Chardonnay grapes. It originates from the Nyetimber estate, a pioneer in English winemaking with vineyards in West Sussex and Hampshire. This wine represents the estate's foundational style, first produced in the early 1990s, and has garnered international recognition for its quality. The 2016 vintage benefited from a warm and dry growing season in England, contributing to the ripeness of the fruit. Nyetimber is dedicated to using only estate-grown grapes and employing the traditional method for its sparkling wines.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€73
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
First style ever produced by Nyetimber.
Fact 02
First non-Champagne to win Champion Sparkling Wine at IWC (2016).
Fact 03
Crafted exclusively from 100% Chardonnay.
Fact 04
Aged for at least five years on lees.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs 2016 is produced using the traditional method, also known as Méthode Champenoise. The grapes are hand-harvested from the estate's vineyards. Primary fermentation is followed by malolactic fermentation to soften acidity. The wine then undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, creating its effervescence. It is aged for an extended period, a minimum of five years, on its lees, followed by an additional 18 months under cork before release. A portion of the Chardonnay may be barrel-fermented.
