Blanc de Blancs 2019
£45
Pure Chardonnay with floral citrus, lemon zest and a gentle brioche complexity.
2011
Alresford
Raimes is a family-run Hampshire sparkling-wine producer created by fifth-generation farmers Augusta and Robert Raimes. The family planted classic sparkling-wine varieties in 2011 on their farm near Alresford and produces limited-release, single-estate wines using the traditional method. A tasting barn and cellar door now bring visitors directly into the vineyard.
The 15-acre vineyard sits on chalk slopes within the South Downs landscape and is planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Grapes are hand picked and pressed within hours, and only fruit grown by the Raimes family is used in the wines.
WINEMAKER
Raimes works with the winemaking team at Hattingley Valley. Blends from the 2019 vintage onwards have been crafted under Robert MacCulloch MW, combining the family’s estate-grown Hampshire fruit with the specialist traditional-method expertise of the Hattingley winery.
The Collection
£45
Pure Chardonnay with floral citrus, lemon zest and a gentle brioche complexity.
£35
Ripe citrus, stone fruit, apple and pear ride a fine mousse into a fresh pastry finish.
£45
Cherry-blossom pink with lemon and rhubarb freshness carried by a delicate, fine mousse.
The Tasting Barn is currently open for tasting flights and wine by the glass or bottle on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, subject to seasonal updates.
Vineyard tours generally run from May to September, while guided tastings and private groups can be booked separately.