Classic Cuvée
Guide price: £35
A blend of 58% Chardonnay and 42% Pinot Noir from the 2020 harvest, aged for at least 30 months on its lees.
Andover Down
Chalkdown specialises in small batches of English sparkling wine. Rather than owning a vineyard, the team works with a small group of growers and chooses fruit according to the needs of each wine. Its current range includes a Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Classic Cuvée and a Pinot Noir Rosé.
The grapes come from partner vineyards in and around Hampshire. Working closely with the growers allows Chalkdown to influence decisions in the vineyard and select Chardonnay and Pinot Noir suited to sparkling-wine production.
WINEMAKER
Winemaker Piotr adjusts the yeast, blend and time on the lees according to the fruit from each harvest. The wines are made in small batches and aged before release.