Beacon Down Blanc de Blancs 2017

Disgorged early this wine is fruity and elegant. Made only with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the wine packs a solid punch and is good accompaniment to fish or cheese. Silver lime-leaf green, fine fizz; good yeast autolysis and green fruit with lemon grass accent; lovely delicate style with good balance between acidity and dosage. Nicely defined mid-palate with rich flavour, clean and crisp finish.

The wine maker at Beacon Down left the grapes on the vines as long as possible, picking late in October 2020. It was fermented in oak, which allows some air to come into contact with the wine that took the maturation in an exciting different direction. The wine was fermented to dryness then bottled in 2022.

A first for Bluebell – Hindleap Classic Cuvée MV (Multi-Vintage). This is a blend of five different harvest years wines. A Classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier it has a beautiful straw gold colour with aromas of baked apples, elderflower and brioche which leads to lime and mandarin spice, red apple skin and pastry on the palate. Fine bubbles. Long lingering finish. Perfect.