COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Roebuck Estates
REGION
West Sussex
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Roebuck Estates Classic Cuvée 2018 is a Brut white sparkling wine from West Sussex, England. It is produced by Roebuck Estates, founded in 2013 by Mike Smith and John Ball, who aimed to create exceptional vintage sparkling wines from their estate vineyards. The wine is made from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, classic Champagne grape varieties. The region's chalky soils and climate are well-suited for these grapes. The 2018 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions, leading to high-quality fruit.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€41
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded by friends with a shared wine passion.
Fact 02
Uses traditional Champagne grape varieties.
Fact 03
Grapes grown on chalk, clay, and sandy soils.
Fact 04
A founding member of Sustainable Wines of Great Britain.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Roebuck Estates Classic Cuvée 2018 begins with hand-harvesting and whole-bunch pressing of grapes sourced from vineyards across Sussex. Approximately 15% of the wine is fermented in old Burgundian oak barrels to enhance complexity. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an extended period of lees aging, lasting at least 36 months, which contributes to its depth and bready characteristics. The dosage is typically around 7g/l.
