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This family-owned estate was established in 2010 by Mark and Sarah Driver, with the first vineyards being planted in April 2012. Rathfinny’s estate vineyard now extends to over 93 hectares in the South Downs, just three miles from the Channel. Lying on a south facing slope, their estate vineyard is predominantly planted with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier as well as small plantings of Pinot Gris. Described by Matthew Jukes as “hard to beat anywhere on Earth”, the Blanc de Noirs is Rathfinny’s flagship cuvée and evidences the quality of their estate fruit. It is made from a blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, aged on its lees for 36 months.
Tasting note: This signature cuvée has a rose-gold hue and an expressive nose with lifted aromas of strawberries, cherries, orange pith, brioche and baked apple. The palate reveals notes of pear and plum alongside a rich texture. A fine and persistent mousse is complemented by an acidity which lifts the elegant finish.
The resulting wine is rich yet combines delicacy and weight in a way few English sparkling wines can.
