Blanc de Blancs
£51
Candied lemon, honeycomb and caramel give this Chardonnay fizz a generous, celebratory feel, while vibrant acidity keeps the creamy texture in line. Bold enough for roast poultry, polished enough to pour on its own.
2008
Near Alresford
Hattingley Valley began with a butterfly. Before Simon Robinson planted a vine, an ecological survey of his Hampshire farm found the silver-washed fritillary living here — a rare British visitor that became both an emblem and a reminder to let the landscape lead. Chalky Hill was planted in 2008, a second site followed in 2011 and the first wines reached glasses in 2013. What started as farm diversification grew into one of England’s most capable sparkling-wine operations. Hattingley makes its own wines, works with carefully chosen growers across the country and provides contract production for other vineyards, all from a modern winery tucked near Lower Wield. Oak is used with a light hand, reserve wines bring continuity and long bottle ageing does the quiet work. Visitors see the engine room rather than a polished tasting-room façade. The standard tour moves through a working 450-tonne winery before four wines are poured, making this a particularly good stop for anyone curious about the practical craft behind the bubbles.
Hattingley’s home vines are split between two sites just outside the village: Chalky Hill, planted in 2008, and New Site, planted three years later. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier form the sparkling backbone, with smaller parcels of Bacchus and Pinot Gris adding room to play. The estate supplements this fruit through long-term relationships with growers in other English regions, selecting parcels for flavour and structure before bringing them back to the Lower Wield winery. The home vineyards are independently certified through Sustainable Wines of Great Britain and achieved Gold in their latest audit.
WINEMAKER
Hampshire-born Robert MacCulloch MW returned to his home county as Head Winemaker in 2022 after more than two decades in wine and a dozen harvests across five continents. His experience spans sparkling, white, rosé and red production, from small family cellars to export-focused wineries, and is matched by the commercial perspective of a Master of Wine. At Hattingley he leads a large, technically accomplished team while keeping the house style bright and recognisably English: fresh fruit, carefully judged oak and enough lees time to turn energy into detail.
The Collection
£51
Candied lemon, honeycomb and caramel give this Chardonnay fizz a generous, celebratory feel, while vibrant acidity keeps the creamy texture in line. Bold enough for roast poultry, polished enough to pour on its own.
£38
Orange peel and crunchy orchard fruit meet nougat, almond and warm brioche after four years on lees. Smooth enough for a toast, brisk enough to keep pouring, and particularly happy beside creamy cheese or buttery pastry.
£43
Strawberry, raspberry and cherry plum are lifted by passion fruit and rounded with buttery shortbread. Pale, creamy and refreshing, with fine bubbles and a bright finish.
Tours and tastings
Tours and tastings: Pre-booked dates only — no regular walk-in schedule. Check the live calendar before travelling; standard tours are winery-based.