White Cliffs Blanc de Blancs 2020

Description White Cliffs 2020 is the fourth release of the Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine from Simpsons' Wine Estate. Created from 100% estate-grown Chardonnay and expertly crafted using the Great British Classic Method, this wine has been produced from grapes picked during the Simpsons’ fifth harvest in October 2020. We are delighted to offer our award-winning English wines ready to purchase as single bottles or as a case. They make for perfect presents, with the option to include a gift box and to write your personal message at the check-out. Why not add a Tasting Experience Gift Certificate for Two, to bring some extra cheer to the wine lovers in your life? £46.00 per bottle. £276.00 per 6 bottle case. Make your own mix of six or twelve of our wines here... Tasting Notes Created from Estate grown Chardonnay grapes, our Classic Method blanc de blancs embodies English purity and style. Pale gold with a fine mousse, this wine has classic aromas of citrus, balanced with hints of subtle patisserie and toasted macadamia nuts, lifted with notes of refreshing lemon sorbet. It has a distinctive minerality, clean and fresh on the palate with a smooth, persistent finish. Technical Details Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay Alcohol: 12.5% Vol. Harvesting & Vinification: Grapes from two different sparkling Chardonnay clones, 121 and 124, were picked separately over a two-week period. Each clone was fermented individually using a selection of different yeasts. Secondary Fermentation & Ageing: All the primary vinified components then underwent malolactic fermentation and spent 3 months in tank and barrel (20%) ageing on light lees. After a series of tastings, the wine was blended, filtered and bottled to undergo the ‘prise de mousse’. Following the bottle fermentation, the wine spent 36 months ageing on yeast lees prior to disgorgement in April 2024. Awards Reviews "Especially Recommended. Long mineral finish, adds the little extra. Excellent English Sparkling wine with soul." - Botti.No “Sourced from the chalk soils in the North Downs of Kent, the latest vintage release of Simpsons’ White Cliffs Blanc de Blancs presents a more mineral, linear expression compared to the 2018 vintage. Aged for 36 months on lees, it showcases toasty lemon sorbet on the nose and palate, with plenty of lime zest, kiwi and crunchy green apple peel, leading to a cleansing, precise finish.” – 90 Points – Sylvia Wu for Decanter Magazine Delivery 1 bottle: £5.00 2 bottles: £7.50 3 to 6 bottles: £10.00 7 to 12 bottles: £15 13 to 18 bottles: £20 19 to 24 bottles: £25 Orders above £400: Complimentary Delivery Visit our cases of 6 bottles or Mixed Case Builder for more... Deliveries available on working weekdays only. Please leave "safe place" instructions at the checkout in case of need.