Blanc de Blancs
Guide price: £40
Recorded vintages: 2021, 2022
A Chardonnay sparkling wine with fresh apple and lemon flavours, rounded out by brioche and baked-apple notes from extended ageing on its lees.
1972
Haywards Heath
Janet and Rodney Pratt founded Bolney Wine Estate in 1972, starting with three acres of vines. The West Sussex estate has since expanded into still and sparkling wine production, with a vineyard shop, tours and dining overlooking the vines.
Bolney’s visitor vineyard covers 18 acres in West Sussex, with free-draining sandstone soils. The estate produces red, white and rosé still wines, including Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, as well as traditional-method sparkling wines.
WINEMAKER
Head winemaker Cara Lee Dely joined Bolney in 2021 after developing her career in South Africa. She leads the winery team making the estate’s still and sparkling wines.
BUY & DRINK
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LISTED PRODUCER • Haywards Heath
A relaxed café overlooking the Bolney vineyards, serving light lunches, cakes, charcuterie and estate wines by the glass.
LISTED PRODUCER • Haywards Heath
A vineyard restaurant at Bolney Wine Estate, serving seasonal Sussex produce with views, tastings and estate wines close at hand.
LISTED PRODUCER • London
A glamorous Champagne bar inside Battersea Power Station, combining Searcys heritage with English sparkling wine and striking surroundings.