Hambledon Classic Cuvee

Classy English Sparkler from Hampshire with real finesse. Mostly Chardonnay with Pinot Noir and Meunier supporting. This famously came first, beating Pol Roger, Taittinger, Veuve Clicquot and Nyetimber in a recent Blind tasting conducted by Noble Rot magazine with an all star tasting panel. Jancis Robinson MW described it as “taut but impressive” and “bracing, like a seaside walk”. Jamie Goode was similarly impressed, finding “precise and intense lemon character”, while Xavier Rousset MS observed that “it will be even better in a few years”.