Hattingley Valley 2014 Blanc de Blanc 75cl

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Technical details:

YEAR - 2014
GRAPE - Chardonnay 100% 
ALCOHOL (ABV) - 12%
VEGETARIAN/VEGAN - Yes
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS - Please keep in a cool, dark place if possible.
DRINKING WINDOW - Drinking very well now, will improve and mature over the next 5-7 years and will keep for at least 10 years.

HARVEST

2014 was a great year with almost perfect growing conditions. A mild spring for budburst, ideal conditions at flowering with high temperatures and plenty of sunshine throughout June and July leading to good yields and excellent quality.

‘The wines from 2014 practically made themselves and this Blanc de Blancs is no exception. All from chalk vineyards in Sussex and Hampshire this wine is elegant and refined with potential to age beautifully in the bottle.’ 
Emma Rice
Head Winemaker

WINEMAKING

The Chardonnay grapes were handpicked and gently whole-bunch pressed. Approximately 13% of the total blend was fermented in old oak barrels and partial malolactic fermentation took place to provide a round and creamy texture. After five years ageing on lees in bottle to add complexity and depth, the wine was disgorged in March 2020 at 6 g/L residual sugar.

Tasting notes: 

BLANC DE BLANCS 2014

Pale golden colour with gentle green hues and delicate bubbles, this Blanc de Blancs displays beautifully the pure linear character of the Chardonnay - white stone fruit, citrus fruit and a delicious honeyed character on the nose; clean and mineral flavours with pastry and brioche notes on the palate. It has a well balanced and refreshing acidity that gives way to a creamy mouthfeel and long, complex finish.

FOOD PAIRING

Delicious with Hampshire hot smoked trout pate, local salami and charcuterie.

Awards:

2021 AWARDS

International Wine Competition - Blanc de Blancs 2014 awarded Gold Medal.
International Wine & Spirt Competition - Blanc de Blancs 2014 awarded Silver Medal.
Wine GB Awards - Blanc de Blancs 2014 awarded Silver Medal.

2019 AWARDS

Wine GB Awards - Blanc de Blancs 2013 awarded Gold Medal.
International Wine Competition - Blanc de Blancs 2013 awarded Silver Medal.
Decanter World Wine Awards - Blanc de Blancs 2013 awarded Silver Medal.

2017 AWARDS

Sommelier Wine Awards - Blanc de Blancs 2011 awarded Silver Medal.
Decanter World Wine Awards - Blanc de Blancs 2011 awarded Silver Medal.
The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships - Blanc de Blancs 2011 Magnum awarded Gold Medal and World Champion Blanc de Blancs Trophy.

2016 AWARDS

UK Wine Awards - Blanc de Blancs 2011 awarded Gold Medal.
The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships - Blanc de Blancs 2011 awarded Gold Medal and Best In Class.

2015 AWARDS

UK Wine Awards - Blanc de Blancs 2010 awarded Silver Medal.
International Wine Competition - Blanc de Blancs 2010 awarded Silver Medal.
The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships - Blanc de Blancs 2010 awarded Silver Medal.
Sommelier Wine Awards - Blanc de Blancs 2010 awarded Silver Medal.