COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Rathfinny Wine Estate
REGION
East Sussex
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Rathfinny Classic Cuvée Brut 2019 is a vintage English sparkling wine from Rathfinny Wine Estate in East Sussex. The estate, established in 2010 by Mark and Sarah Driver, is situated in the South Downs National Park on chalky soils, ideal for sparkling wine production. The Classic Cuvée is their signature style, representing the estate's philosophy. The wine is made from 100% estate-grown grapes and is a true expression of its terroir, with a focus on purity of fruit and complexity developed through extended lees aging. The estate is also committed to sustainability and biodiversity.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate is B Corp certified, highlighting sustainability.
Fact 02
Soils are chalk-based, similar to Champagne.
Fact 03
Minimum 36 months aging on lees.
Fact 04
Disgorged on October 5, 2023.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Rathfinny Classic Cuvée Brut 2019 is produced using the traditional method. Grapes are whole-bunch pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at 16°C with commercial yeast. The wine undergoes 100% malolactic fermentation. It is then aged for a minimum of 36 months on lees in the bottle before disgorgement. The estate emphasizes sustainability and grows all its grapes on-site.
