English Sparkling Wines
Albourne Estate Blanc de Noirs 2018
Scents of orange citrus fruits, with notes of almond and biscuit
With 6 years in the bottle this wine has had the opportunity to develop a rich yet gentle, opulent character with complex tertiary aroma development. Expressive evolved aromas of tangerine skin, bitter orange, clementine and pomegranate are backed by notes of marzipan, almonds & biscuit.
Alison Nightingale began her working life in multi-national marketing before changing to a more creative, fulfilling and balanced path, setting up Albourne Estate. She selected the site of the vineyard not only for its stunning views of the South Downs, but for its slope, aspect, altitude and geology: tracing the beautiful south-facing slope of a low ridge created by underlying Cretaceous green sandstone. These features provide excellent drainage, low frost risk and maximum sun exposure. Albourne grow seven grape varieties planted across multiple clones and rootstock.
