English Sparkling Wines
Digby Vintage Reserve Brut 2013 Half Bottle
Dominated by Chardonnay, this fizz epitomises Digby’s ‘sophisticated yet racy’ motto, with significant ageing (on lees and in the bottle) for balance and complexity.
This internationally renowned wine, here presented in half bottle format, was named ‘Supreme Champion’ at the 2023 WineGB Awards, and is the official English sparkling of the House of Commons gift shops and the Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth. Dominated by Chardonnay, this fizz epitomises Digby’s ‘sophisticated yet racy’ motto, with significant ageing (on lees and in the bottle) for balance and complexity. You’ll notice different effects of ageing to the full-sized versions, with lovely rich, rounded flavours peeking through for a sumptuous sparkling treat. Digby CEO and Head Blender, Trevor Clough, says “I only declare a vintage for this style when Chardonnay, particularly that grown on greensand, shows the taut power and structure required for long ageing – a key principle of the Digby wines. Pristine yet sophisticated, this 2013 combines the energy of all special vintages with that harvest’s unique, concentrated power. The wine’s extensive ageing ability is supported by deep levels of flavour from the Pinots on the lingering finish.”
Digby Fine English is founded on the firm belief that England can produce world class sparkling wines – wines that stand up to the great and the good of global fizz. Named after Sir Kenelm Digby, who helped design the modern wine bottle, Digby has established itself as one of the country’s leading blending house, working with carefully selected vineyard partners across the South of England.
