BLANC DE NOIRS, Roebuck Estates, Sussex 2018

Mike Smith and John Ball, Petworth, Sussex

Roebuck Estates adopt a single-minded approach, using only the finest quality estate-grown grapes, from exceptional vineyard sites to create award-winning wines from classic Champagne varieties.

Located close to the historic market town of Petworth in West Sussex, Roebuck Estates was established in 2013 by two Brits, Mike Smith and John Ball, whose love of wine, long-standing friendship, and belief in the potential of the English wine industry sparked several years spent searching for the perfect vineyard plots.

Sourced from our Sussex vineyards close to Petworth. Beautifully ripe bunches were carefully handpicked into small buckets and then gently transferred into picking crates before being transported to the winery.

Carefully selected bunches were harvested by hand and gently whole-bunch pressed. Partial fermentation in old Burgundian barrels followed by a generous lees-ageing in bottle for a minimum of three years imparts a wonderful richness and complexity on this wine.

Time: 7 Months
Type: Old Burgundy 225l barrels
% wine oaked: 4
% new oak: None

Only made in exceptional years, Blanc de Noirs is complex and refined with delicate bubbles, a silky texture, and a long, exquisite finish. Delightful notes of citrus fruits and baked apples are layered with generous notes of toasted brioche, honey and sweet spice.

Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

Biodynamic