COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Bolney Wine Estate
REGION
England
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Bolney Estate Blanc de Blancs 2020 is a sparkling white wine from Bolney Wine Estate in Sussex, England, made from 100% Chardonnay. Bolney Wine Estate is a well-established producer in the English wine scene, known for its dedication to quality winemaking and its use of the Sussex terroir. The 2020 vintage experienced unique growing conditions in Sussex, resulting in high-quality grapes with complexity. This wine is a testament to the estate's commitment to producing sophisticated sparkling wines, with a history of recognition, including being served in British Airways' First Class.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes.
Fact 02
Produced in the renowned Sussex wine region.
Fact 03
Bolney Estate has a long history in English winemaking.
Fact 04
Previously served in British Airways' First Class.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Bolney Estate Blanc de Blancs 2020 is produced using the traditional method, which involves a second fermentation in the bottle (prise de mousse) to create its characteristic sparkle. Following this, the wine undergoes extended aging on its lees. The grapes for this wine were harvested in 2020, a vintage noted for its unique growing conditions in Sussex that contributed to the complexity of the grapes. Bolney Wine Estate is known for its dedication to quality winemaking, aiming to produce sophisticated sparkling wines that express the Sussex terroir.
