Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs12 yrs14 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
Aroma: honeysuckle, fig, mandarin
Palate: savoury, citrus
An elegant fifty-fifty blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with complex aromas of honeysuckle, fig and mandarin, ending on savoury characteristics with an intense length developed over five years of lees ageing.
What it pairs with
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Roast turbot
Five years on lees give the texture a firm white fish needs. -
Rye Bay scallops
The vineyard sits above Winchelsea, minutes from the bay; citrus and savour suit sweet scallops. -
Aged Gouda
Savoury length and fig notes meet caramelised hard cheese.
Facts
- Producer
- Charles Palmer Vineyards · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (50%), Chardonnay (50%)
- Oak
- Traditional method with five years of lees ageing
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- GBP 37 at the cellar door
- Drinking window
- 1-12 from vintage
Frequently asked about Charles Palmer Classic Cuvee
What is the blend of Charles Palmer Classic Cuvee?
Fifty per cent Pinot Noir and 50 per cent Chardonnay, made by the traditional method at Winchelsea in East Sussex.
How long is it aged?
Five years of lees ageing, which the vineyard credits for the wine's intense length and savoury finish.
Where is Charles Palmer Classic Cuvee served?
The vineyard notes it is served at Tommy Banks' family restaurant The Black Swan.