Charles Palmer Blanc de Blancs 2015

The 2014 vintage of this wine won a Decanter Platinum Award Winner in 2019, one of only 14 sparkling wines in the world to win such an accolade, scoring 97/100. The 2015 is a worthy follow on vintage, displaying the same intensity and purity that characterised the 2014. Citrus and green apple flavours abound, with well integrated buttery toast notes from the lees ageing. Charles Palmer Vineyards is a family run wine estate at Winchelsea in Sussex. The estate vineyards benefit from an ideal climate for vines, with its close proximity to the sea, south facing slope, and its terroir in particular. The lowest part of the vineyard is a mere 5 metres from sea level and sits above a bed of Kimmeridgian clay similar to the Grand Crus of Burgundy. Their vines were first planted in 2006 specifically with the aim of producing a sparkling wine of the highest standard. Production is small and meticulous. Every effort is made to ensure only the best grapes are produced and selected according to the exacting standards of the family. The result is a small and exciting collection of vintage sparkling wines.