English Sparkling Wines
Albourne Estate Premier Cuvée 2017 Magnum
Stunningly elegant, with complex aromas of brioche, honey and fig, backed by fresh tangerine on the palate
This wine, presented here in a luxurious magnum format, is stunningly fresh, clean and elegant in style with complex aromas of toast, brioche, coffee, honey and fig followed by fresh tangerine and satsuma citrus notes on the palate.
A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Meunier, grapes were harvested in October 2017, with disgorgement taking place 7 years later.
Alison Nightingale began her working life in multi-national marketing before setting up Albourne Wine Estate with husband Nick in 2010. 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. The vineyard is now planted with just over 44,000 vines covering approximately 30 acres, which include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Bacchus, Ortega and Dornfelder.
