Hoffmann & Rathbone · Sussex Weald · England
Vintage sparkling wine · traditional method · 75 cl
Hoffmann & Rathbone Classic Cuvée is a vintage English sparkling wine from the Sussex Weald, a Pinot Noir-led blend of the three classic Champagne grapes. Like all their sparkling wines it is made in the traditional method with long ageing on the lees, and released only when it is ready. Selected for Central Wines by Master Sommelier Adam Michocki.
Tasting note
Youthful and energetic, with rich aromas of sweet almond, hazelnut, peach and raspberry. The texture is both viscous and mouth-watering, with balanced acidity and a long finish of apple and nectarine.
Pair with
From a backyard barbecue to a black-tie dinner: seared scallops, lemon sole with leeks and tarragon, barbecued oysters, or hard cheeses such as Parmesan and Manchego.
Details
- Producer: Hoffmann & Rathbone
- Region: Sussex Weald, England
- Grapes: Pinot Noir with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier
- Style: Brut, vintage
- Method: traditional method, long lees ageing
- Alcohol: 12% abv
- Serve: 10–12°C
- Bottle: 75 cl
About Hoffmann & Rathbone
Hoffmann & Rathbone is a boutique English winery in the Sussex Weald, founded by husband and wife Ulrich Hoffmann and Birgit Rathbone. Their approach is modern but minimalist: hand-picked grapes, traditional-method sparkling wines with long lees ageing, made only in years worth releasing. “Nothing is released until it is ready and worthy of the brand.”