Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 8 years from release.
release0 yrs8 yrs10 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

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Smoked mackerel pate
    High acidity and a fine mousse cut through an oily smoked fish.
  • Roast chicken
    The classic three-grape blend has the mid-palate weight for roast bird.
  • Sussex Charmer cheese
    A hard local cheese meets the wine's acidity and autolytic depth.

Facts

Producer
Bolney Wine Estate · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Oak
Traditional method; no oak regime published
ABV
12.0%
Price
GBP 35 at the estate
Drinking window
0-8 from release

Frequently asked about Bolney Classic Cuvee

What grapes are in Bolney Classic Cuvee?

The classic Champagne varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, made by the traditional method at Bolney in West Sussex.

Is Bolney Classic Cuvee dry?

Yes, it is a dry sparkling wine in the brut band; the classic varieties and cool-climate acidity keep it crisp.

Where is Bolney Classic Cuvee made?

At Bolney Wine Estate on Foxhole Lane near Haywards Heath, one of the older commercial vineyards in Sussex.

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