Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 6 years from release.
release0 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Salted nuts and olives
A five-grape everyday sparkler is at its best as an aperitif. -
Battered fish
Fine bubbles and high acidity are the classic answer to fried food. -
Chicken and leek pie
Pinot Gris texture and Pinot Meunier roundness handle a creamy filling.
Facts
- Producer
- Albourne Estate · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris
- Oak
- Traditional method multi-vintage blend; proportions shift from release to release, no oak regime published
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- GBP 28.95 at the estate
- Drinking window
- 0-6 from release
Frequently asked about Albourne Multi-Vintage
How many grapes are in Albourne Multi-Vintage?
Five. Albourne lists varying amounts of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris, with the blend changing slightly from year to year.
What does each grape contribute?
Albourne credits Pinot Noir with structure and red fruit aromas, Chardonnay with elegance, freshness and citrus or apple notes, Pinot Meunier with roundness, Pinot Blanc with vibrant acidity and subtle fruit, and Pinot Gris with creamy texture and aromatic complexity.
Is Albourne Multi-Vintage a vintage wine?
No. It is deliberately multi-vintage, in the style of a classic non-vintage Champagne, so that the house character stays consistent year to year.