Black Chalk, Classic, England, United Kingdom, 2016

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Tasted by: Amy Wislocki
(at New Malden, Surrey, 05 Jul 2020)
Drinking Window: 2020 - 2026
Available from 9th October, this is the second vintage from Black Chalk in Hampshire. Jacob Leadley, formerly head winemaker at Hattingley Valley, has crafted an impressive blend of the three Champagne grape varieties, with the base wine aged in oak barrels. Good perlage. Lovely precision and purity here, with a hint of biscuity creaminess and a depth of mellow fruit flavours – lemon citrus and a suggestion of red berries. Very good acidity, but well-integrated, not at all jarring. 8g/L dosage. A benchmark for English sparkling.
Black Chalk, Classic, England, United Kingdom, 2016
Producer
Black Chalk
Brand
Classic
Vintage
2016
Wine Type
Sparkling
Colour
White
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Sweetness
Brut
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
12.00%
Body
Medium
Oak
Lightly Oaked
Grapes
45% Chardonnay
32% Pinot Meunier