2019 Classic Cuvee

Roebuck Estates adopt a single-minded approach, using only the finest quality estate-grown grapes from exceptional vineyard sites to create award-winning wines from classic Champagne varieties.

Located close to the historic market town of Petworth in West Sussex, Roebuck Estates was established in 2013 by two Brits, Mike Smith and John Ball, whose love of wine, long-standing friendship and belief in the potential of English wine caused them to spend several years spent searching for the perfect vineyard plots.

Grapes (a blend of Pinot Noir 50%, Chardonnay 39% and Pinot Meunier 11%) are sourced for this flagship wine from a variety of premium Sussex vineyard sites comprising of chalk, clay and sandy soils. Perfectly ripe bunches were carefully handpicked into small buckets and then gently transferred into picking crates before being transported to the winery. Partial fermentation in old Burgundian oak barrels is followed by extended bottle ageing for a minimum of four years which imparts depth, richness and complexity on this wine.

Tasting note: An elegant sparkling wine offering delightful aromas of baked apple and ripe citrus, layered with biscuity richness and a subtle hint of sweet spice. Fine, delicate bubbles and vibrant acidity on the palate lead to a long, beautifully balanced finish.

Food matching: Oysters, mussels, scallops in lemon butter.