Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs15 yrs17 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

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: citrus, baked apple, toasted brioche

Palate: honey, sweet spice, brioche

Roebuck makes this only in exceptional years, from handpicked Pinot Noir grown at the Roman Villa vineyard. Complex and refined with delicate bubbles and a silky texture, citrus and baked apple layered with toasted brioche, honey and sweet spice.

What it pairs with

  • Roast grouse
    The fullest wine in the Roebuck range, with the weight game needs.
  • Roast pork belly
    Honey and sweet spice meet crackling; acidity handles the fat.
  • Aged Cheddar
    Brioche and honey wrap around a mature hard cheese.

Facts

Producer
Roebuck Estates · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Oak
Made only in exceptional years; no oak regime published
ABV
12.0%
Price
GBP 50 at the estate
Drinking window
2-15 from vintage

Frequently asked about Roebuck Blanc de Noirs

How often is Roebuck Blanc de Noirs made?

Only in exceptional years. Roebuck describes it as a wine made when the vintage justifies it rather than every harvest.

What grape is Roebuck Blanc de Noirs?

Pinot Noir, handpicked at the estate's Roman Villa vineyard in West Sussex.

What does Roebuck Blanc de Noirs taste like?

Delicate bubbles and a silky texture carrying citrus fruits and baked apples layered with generous toasted brioche, honey and sweet spice, with a long exquisite finish.

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