Rathfinny Estate &

Rathfinny Estate 'Classic Cuvée' 2020

Bright & Fresh Sparkling Chardonnay • Pinot Noir • Pinot Meunier West Sussex , England
Red apple, brioche, fine bubbles and bright citrus.
£33.95
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Why You'll Love It
One of England's most convincing sparkling wines, with a generous Pinot Noir-led profile and fine, lively mousse. Red apple, citrus peel and brioche are balanced by chalky precision and low dosage. A fine aperitif with enough substance for roast poultry or seafood.
About The Producer
Mark and Sarah Driver founded Rathfinny in 2010 on a sweeping south-facing slope of the South Downs near Alfriston, just a few miles from the English Channel. The family planted its first vines in 2012 and has developed one of England's leading single-estate sparkling-wine projects. Rathfinny works exclusively with estate-grown grapes, principally Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, on well-drained chalk soils. Every sparkling cuvée carries a vintage, giving the wines a clear record of Sussex's maritime growing seasons. Patient bottle ageing and a restrained dosage have become hallmarks of the estate's style.
Winemaking Information
The 2020 Classic Cuvée is a Pinot Noir-led blend with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier from Rathfinny's Sussex estate. Hand-picked grapes are whole-bunch pressed, fermented in stainless steel and undergo full malolactic conversion, followed by traditional-method second fermentation and extended lees ageing. The estate's current 2020 release specifies a 55/30/15 Pinot Noir/Chardonnay/Pinot Meunier blend, approximately 54 months in bottle and 3.5 g/L dosage; an earlier released 2020 lot lists 50/35/15, 36 months and 5 g/L dosage. Check the disgorgement if precise batch details are needed.
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Wine Details
Grape
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Meunier
Region West Sussex
Country England
Wine Type Sparkling
Wine Style Bright & Fresh Sparkling
Vintage 2020
ABV 12.5%
Volume 75cl
Note: Wines listed as "Organic" and "Biodynamic" refer to both practising and certified production.