Origin- England

Region- Hampshire

Grapes- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier

Type- Sparkling

Style- Elegant & refreshing NV brut

Alcohol- 12%

Candover Brook's maiden release has lively aromas of lemon peel, almond, honeysuckle and toasted brioche. There is excellent purity of fruit, rich mouthfeel and vibrant acidity on the palate, leading to a long and layered finish.

The grapes were hand harvested, whole bunch pressed and vinified in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks to retain their youthful fruit character. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation. Base wines from the 2018 vintage were blended with 3% reserve wines from a solera dating back to 2011, resulting in additional aromatic complexity. After bottling, the wine was aged for a minimum of 37 months on lees. Following disgorgement, the wine received 5.75g/l dosage.

The estate vineyard is comprised of five hectares of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier. The vines are planted on a south-facing slope on chalk subsoil, which provides the ideal ripening conditions. The vines are double-guyot pruned to attain the right balance between vigour and maturity. The estate has long championed sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices and is a founding member of the Sustainable Wines of Great Britain. Meadow grasses and clovers are interplanted between the vines and sheep graze the site in winter to keep the grass low and maintain soil fertility.

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