Oxney Classic Organic

A fine English sparkling wine made from hand-picked Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay that’s whole bunch pressed and matured on its lees for 18 months prior to release. To add further complexity, a component was fermented and aged in used French barrels. Light golden colour with a fine and delicate mousse, the nose is fresh, with subtle notes of warm honey, stone fruit and a lovely floral lift. On the palate there’s lovely tension between creamy texture and vibrant acidity, all supported by a backbone of minerality with flavours of fresh bread and ripe orchard fruits.

• 90 Points, Decanter World Wine Awards, ‘Expressive citrus and orchard fruit aromas, with young fruit, spice and toasty, yeasty character. Real potential to develop.’ (2019 vintage)
• Gold Medal, International Wine Challenge 2019, ‘Lovely toasty autolytic nose of russet apple and pear. Broad, nutty and bright with a long, creamy finish. Built to last.‘ Panel Chair: Joe Wadsack. Co-Chair: Tim Atkin MW (2016 vintage)
• Top 50 Most Influential UK Wines, Mathew Jukes, ‘This is a silky-smooth wine with obvious Bland de Noir tendencies. The nose alone is worth the entry price, but the creaminess on the palate would not only entrance a connoisseur, but it would also convert a wine novice to its cause in just one sip.‘ (2016 vintage)
• 17/20, JancisRobinson.com, ‘Certified organic. 20% Chardonnay, 51% Pinot Noir, 29% Pinot Meunier from the Dobson and Thomson blocks. Orange blossom. Delicious! Brioche, just a little toasted, lime marmalade zinging through the middle…very good stuff!‘ Tamlyn Currin and ‘Absolutely lovely cream and apple scent with a smoky tone too. Spicy and yeast on the palate – delightful and typically English.‘ Richard Hemming MW (2015 vintage)