Exton Park RB32 Brut
The signature Exton Park crunchy acidity and purity was there in spades, supported by soft waves of ripe apple, peach skin and even suggestions of melon.
Pinot Noir is a grape that has been crucial to the UK, with it being one of the holy trinity of traditional method “Champagne” grapes alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. But the grape enjoys profound success on its own all around the world, from the legendary prized wines of Burgundy to the cooler climate success of New Zealand’s Central Otago and Marlborough.
Pinot Noir is the 10th most planted grape in the world (source: Wine Folly) and the second most grown grape variety in England. Whilst domestically, most of the juice from the Pinot will end up in a Classic Cuvée sparkling blend, a Rosé (still or sparkling) or perhaps even a Blanc de Noirs, the grape’s popularity as a single varietal still wine is starting to increase.
The signature Exton Park crunchy acidity and purity was there in spades, supported by soft waves of ripe apple, peach skin and even suggestions of melon.
The generosity and ripeness of the 2018 vintage manifests itself in waves of ripe red and black berries.
Ripe fruit at the forefront with an orchard fruit fusion of ripe red apple, and generous peachiness.
Fine-tuned, linear acidity and crunchy green apples lead to riper pear and apricot flavours.
An outstanding English Pinot, packed full of ripe, concentrated red fruit and wondrous mouthfeel.
Ripe kirsch cherry, strawberry and raspberry, hints of plums with a burst of tangy cranberry.
Brilliantly vivid and vibrant red fruit flavours with salted-pretzel complexities.
Vibrant cherries, raspberry and cherry blossom, with some deep spiced oak and savoury textures.
Crunchy, youthful, tangy cranberry and winter berries with hints of dark chocolate.
Ripe cherry-focussed flavours and light tannic structure with well integrated oak textures.
Cherry and ripe raspberry flavours, backed by dark chocolate and a crushed peppery spice.
A medley of peach, apricot and hints of cranberry, with butterscotch and spiced oak on the finish.
A hint of tangy red berries and lots of nutty pastry complexity, leading to a clean mineral finish.
Superbly wholesome and precise, but seasoned with just the right amount of spiced pastry and biscuit to add structure and texture.
Texturally and structurally perfect, and also one of the best priced Blanc de Noirs on the market right now.
All about the red berries, with ripe red cherry and wild strawberry flavours bringing a generous, smooth weight.
Very pure, with a textured oaty grip that contrasts well with the clean, precise fruit flavours and delicate minerality
WOTM February 2020 Delicious, pure, concentrated red berry flavours paired with unquestionable English acidity.
A stand out with its fusion of crunchy orchard fruit, citrus peel, welcoming stone fruit and complex toasted nut notes.
Broad, with lovely concentrated fruit flavours of red apple, raspberry and redcurrant.
WOTM January 2020 Ripe cranberry, wild raspberry, sour cherry and winter spice, this is a real wine lover’s rosé.
The complexities of this wine really stand out, interweaved with apple strudel and light cranberry notes forming a sublime balance.
A big crowd-pleaser of a wine, so packed full of fruit that it really appeals.
This wine’s price (£150) and presentation makes a huge statement but it’s Nyetimber’s quality and precise approach that makes it a standout.