Court Garden Ditchling Reserve 2014

A delicious blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay from the wonderful 2014 vintage. The wine spent nine months in French oak barrel before bottling, just enough time to give a rounder mouthfeel and a hint of vanilla. Expressive and showing toasty maturity, with aromas of broken croissant and raspberry soufflé. It has a straw hue, delicate well-structured mouse, good balance between acidity and dosage, rich flavoured mid-palate, clean and round finish. Court Garden is a family-run, single-estate vineyard and winery in East Sussex, set on a beautiful south-facing slope with the South Downs as a backdrop. The vineyard was established in the spring of 2005 and now extends to 17 acres, mainly planted with the three traditional Champagne varieties of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. In 2008 the still varieties Pinot Gris, Ortega, Dornfelder and Rondo were added.