Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs10 yrs12 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

Aroma: red apple, lemon, brioche

Palate: red apple, lemon

A blend of all three classic grapes from Oxney's certified organic single estate near Rye. Dry, with notes of red apple, lemon and brioche over the high acidity the eastern Weald delivers.

What it pairs with

  • Rye Bay scallops
    The estate sits a few miles from Rye Bay; lemon and acidity flatter sweet shellfish.
  • Smoked salmon
    Brioche depth and dry finish handle cure and oil.
  • Roast chicken
    Red apple and Pinot-led body suit a simple roast bird.

Facts

Producer
Oxney Organic Estate · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Oak
Traditional method single vintage from certified organic estate fruit; no oak regime published
ABV
12.0%
Price
GBP 38 at the estate
Drinking window
1-10 from vintage
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Oxney Classic Brut

Is Oxney Classic Brut organic?

Yes. Oxney is a certified organic single estate vineyard on a farm near Rye, and all its wines are made from that certified fruit.

What grapes are in Oxney Classic Brut?

All three classic grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay.

What does Oxney Classic Brut taste like?

Dry, with notes of red apple, lemon and brioche, and the bright acidity typical of cool eastern Sussex sites.

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