Nyetimber - Classic Cuvée Brut
Nyetimber is located in West Sussex, southern England , United Kingdom . The estate was mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 and was once the home of Anne of Cleves, Henry VIII's fourth wife. Its history as a sparkling wine producer dates back to 1988. Eric Heerema became the owner of Nyetimber in 2006, believing that the estate, with its ideal soil and location, had not yet reached its full potential. Couple Cherie Spriggs and Brad Greatrix first joined Nyetimber as winemakers in 2007, after tasting a bottle given to them by Cherie's parents. They immediately recognized the promise of this early-ripening wine, and since 2007, Cherie and Brad have played a pivotal role in transforming Nyetimber into a sparkling wine producer that rivals the best in the world. Nyetimber implements corporate social responsibility by minimizing the environmental impact of the production process, including energy consumption, water use, waste minimization and management, and material selection in construction and renovation projects. The producer also seeks to make a positive contribution to local communities, not only by providing employment, but also by meeting the broader social and economic needs of the southern counties of England, which make up Nyetimber's core.
All wines are made from the estate's own vineyards, spread across the South Downs range in West Sussex, Hampshire, and Kent. The terroir on the hillsides closely resembles that of Champagne. The cool climate helps achieve the slow maturation and acidity levels required for a superior sparkling wine. Nyetimber's plantings are limited to three grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Meunier, and Chardonnay. Nyetimber wines are made using the traditional method and are often mistaken for Champagne in blind tastings.
This Classic Cuvée is a blend of Chardonnay (46%), Pinot Noir (35%) and Meunier (19%) . The grapes are gently pressed and the base wines are fermented in stainless steel. It is made from 6 vintages : 2018 (79%), 2016 (3%), 2015 (7%), 2014 (8%), 2013 (2%) and 2009 (1%). It was bottled on April 8, 2019 and aged on slats until December 17, 2021. The wine was disgorged on February 10, 2022 and contains a Brut dosage of 8 g/L of residual sugars. The wine spent more than 32 months on lees, whereas a classic Champagne is aged for a minimum of 12 months on lees.
Grape varieties: 46% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 19% Meunier
"A prestigious English sparkling wine that has nothing to envy from a great Champagne. Elegant and precise, the Classic Cuvée de Nyetimber seduces with its fine bubbles and its balance."
