English Sparkling Wines
Chapel Down English Rosé NV
Rosé petal pink, lemon sherbet dancing with Roséhip and a hint of blackcurrant
A delicate rosé petal pink in colour with a fine prolonged mousse, lemon sherbet on the nose with hints of blackcurrant, roséhip and wild strawberry on the palate. The fruit is sourced from vineyards in Kent, Essex, Sussex and Dorset. Grapes are grown predominantly on single and double guyot pruning systems, on varied soils including, chalk, clay and loam soils. They must undergo cool fermentation in stainless steel followed by full malolactic fermentation, maturation on fine lees in tank for six months before bottling and an average of 18 months further ageing on lees in bottle.
www.jancisrobinson.com tasting note: “48% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Blanc. Rich, buttery, even a bit mineral – very nicely done. Full of ripe flavours, good creamy mousse, proper high acid without being tart. 17/20” (Richard Hemming)
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