Blanc de Noirs 2020 Pre-Release
Price range: £121.50 through £216.00
6-bottle case – £216 (£36 per bottle – save £54 off the RRP)
3-bottle case – £121.50 (£40.50 per bottle – save £13.50 off the RRP)
The 2020 vintage marks what we believe to be our most accomplished Blanc de Noirs to date.
Simply put, this wine achieves a level of ripeness and flavour we’ve never reached before. I credit this to lessons learned over the years, chief among them, the understanding that Pinot Noir, especially in warmer seasons, often benefits from an extra week or more on the vine, even when the analysis suggests it’s ready. By trusting our instincts and pushing the envelope, we’ve set a new benchmark – one we’re determined never to fall below.
In the cellar, our approach has evolved too. 60% of the wine underwent slow, natural fermentation in oak puncheons, and we extended lees ageing by an additional 12 months compared to previous vintages. With these changes, we feel we’ve finally captured the style of Blanc de Noirs we’ve long been striving for.
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Fermentation: 60% Barrel Fermentation
Lees Ageing: 48 months
Total Acidity: 8.1 g/l
Residual Sugar: 8.5 g/l
