Chalkdown Classic Cuvèe 75cl

Made from fruit grown in 2021, our Classic Cuvée is crafted from a blend of Pinot Noir (92%) and Chardonnay (8%) grapes.  This combines the structure and generous fruit character of the Pinot with an extra dash of finesse from the Chardonnay to create a classic blend.  The wine was fermented and aged in steel tanks and bottled in April 2022.  It was then left to bottle age on its lees for a minimum of 22 months before dégorgement.

Total production was just 2025 bottles

The wine is well rounded and generous with warm stone fruit (peaches, apricots) and honeysuckle aromas and demonstrates a pronounced autolytic character.  There is a refreshing green apple acidity that offers lovely freshness and a balancing layer of mineralogy that adds to the complexity on the palate.  

AWARDS

IWSC 90 points; Decanter 94 points

“Youthful and energetic.  Intense floral, spice and ripe fruits, with plentiful autolytic character, and crystal-cut acidity. Gorgeous wine! – Decanter World Wine Awards

“A delicate nose of lemon and lime zest with mineral notes and apple tart intensity.  Cleanly crisp, displaying balanced green apple and lemon zest richness on a lingeringly fruit-laden finish” – International Wine and Spirit Challenge

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Lovely on its own as an aperitif or a sundowner and rather nice with traditional fish and chips.  It would also work well with fresh asparagus; cured meats; sushi or tangy cheeses.