Nyetimber Brut Blanc de Blancs 2016
Sussex, English Sparkling Wine, 750 ml
Sparkling elegance
- A single vintage, only Chardonnay – and plenty of charm in the glass.
- Citrus and brioche on the nose, juicy on the palate with fine bubbles and a mineral, long finish.
- Perfect with oysters, fine fish dishes or simply enjoyed on its own.
Description
A single vintage, only Chardonnay – and plenty of charm in the glass. Blanc de Blancs was the first pure Chardonnay sparkling wine from Nyetimber – a milestone that marked the beginning of their pioneering work in the 1990s. The nose reveals citrus fruits accompanied by delicate notes of brioche and vanilla. On the palate, it impresses with its smooth texture, elegant perlage and aromas of baked lemon and white peach. A precise mineral freshness and crisp acidity ensure a long, complex finish. An ideal accompaniment to oysters, fine seafood or light fish dishes – and thanks to its elegance, also a real experience in the glass on its own.
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Attributes
| Grape variety: | Chardonnay |
| Producer: | Nyetimber |
| Origin: | United Kingdom / West Sussex |
| Other vintages: | 2015 |
| Label: | Vegan |
| Ripening potential: | 10 to 12 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 10 to 12 °C |
| Vinification: | fermentation in steel tank, bottle fermentation |
| Harvest: | hand-picking, in small boxes |
| Maturation: | long cultivation, on the yeast |
| Maturation duration: | 60 months |
| Volume: | 12.0 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Nyetimber
For the last quarter-century, England has played a very special role in the world of wines – an exotic in moist and chilly northern Europe.
When you think of England you might think of umbrellas, charm, and bowler hats. Specifically umbrellas, since British weather is famously rainy. Few people know that winegrowing in England is historically documented back to the 7th century. Thanks to the Gulf Stream, the climate is mild enough for certain types of grapes to grow and fully ripen. The change in climate during recent decades has brought some advantages to English winemakers, improving growth conditions and encouraging many to try their luck at winegrowing.
Chardonnay
King or beggar?
Hardly any variety of vine shows such a broad spectrum of quality as the Chardonnay. Its wines range from faceless neutrality to breath-taking class. It is an extremely low-maintenance vine, which explains why it is grown around the world – even in places where it probably should not be. The aromas of the Chardonnay variety are not very pronounced: a bit of green apple, a little hazelnut; in warmer latitudes, also melon and exotic fruits. The wines are often defined by maturing in casks. They develop more or less subtle notes of butter, toasted bread and vanilla. The grapes achieve their highest expression in their region of origin, Burgundy. Its heart beats in the Côte de Beaune: one might think of the plant growth of Meursault or Puligny-Montrachet. With their finesse and complexity, they can survive for decades. Chardonnay also achieves first class in some Blanc-de-Blancs champagnes. It additionally yields great wines in the Burgundian Chablis, and increasingly in Australia and Chile. A simple rule of thumb for pairing with food: When butter and cream are involved, you cannot go wrong with Chardonnay.
