COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2013
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Exton Park Vineyard
REGION
England
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Exton Park is a premier single-vineyard estate located in Hampshire, England, within the South Downs National Park. Under the guidance of Vineyard Director Fred Langdale and talented winemaker Corinne Seely, the estate has become a benchmark for English sparkling wine. This landmark 2013 vintage represents a historic release for the UK wine industry, showcasing the incredible potential of Hampshire's chalk soils. Corinne Seely recognized the exceptional concentration of this vintage and made the bold decision to hold it back in the cellars, resulting in a wine of unprecedented depth and prestige.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€78
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
This is the longest lees-aged English sparkling wine ever released from the 2013 vintage, spending 11 years on its lees.
Fact 02
It won the prestigious 'Best Aged/Prestige Wine' award at the national WineGB Awards in 2026.
Fact 03
Winemaker Corinne Seely treats different single-plot pressings like a chef's 'spice rack' to express the unique Hampshire chalk terroir.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Crafted using the traditional method from 100% Chardonnay sourced from the oldest vines on the estate's chalk hills. To preserve the natural, linear freshness and structural integrity required for long-term aging, the wine did not undergo malolactic fermentation. It was bottled in 2014 and underwent an extraordinary 11 years of lees aging before being disgorged in 2025, making it one of the longest lees-aged English sparkling wines ever released.
