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WINE REVIEW
Hattingley Valley’s inaugural Blanc de Blancs 2011 won the title of Best Blanc de Blancs in the World at the 2017 Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships. This, the follow-up 2013 vintage, has big boots to fill.
With a small amount of old oak barrel-fermentation (7%), the wine spent four years on its lees and was released with a dosage of 6g/l.
On the nose, the extra year this spent on lees is immediately apparent, as the Hattingley has quite a savoury aroma of toasted biscuit with baked apples and a hint of spice.
It’s soft and supple on the palate, with flavours of apple pudding, lemon and toasted bread. There are also hints of ripe stone fruit and biscuity complexity.
Other Wines by this Winemaker
Hattingley Valley Sparkling Red Pinot 2015
A vibrant and refreshing light sparkling red wine that proves to be a perfect festive aperitif.
Hattingley Valley Classic Reserve NV
A strikingly clean and harmonious sparkling wine from Hattingley Valley.
Hattingley Valley Rosé 2014
Crisp and fresher than the previous 2013 vintage from Hattingley, and all the better for it!
Hattingley Valley White Admiral 2015
A unique fresh & aromatic sparkling made from Bacchus & Pinot Gris.
Hattingley Valley Classic Cuvée 2010
Lovely clean and crisp orchard fruit with delicious toasted nut notes.
2010 was Hattingley’s inaugural Blanc de Blancs.