Hattingley Valley, King's Cuvée, Hampshire, England, 2013

96
Tasted by: Susie Barrie MW
(at Winchester, 05 Jan 2018)
Drinking Window: 2019 - 2029
This recent release of Hattingley’s top cuvée is a bold and compelling wine. A barrel-fermented blend of 70% Chardonnay with 30% Pinot Noir, it has spent 30 months on its lees. The taste is like warm buttered toast spread with tangy lemon curd, while the finish is long, focussed and satisfying. Still in the flush of youth, it has undoubted hidden depths and needs time to evolve.
Hatting Valley, Kings Cuvée 2013
Producer
Hattingley Valley
Brand
King's Cuvée
Vintage
2013
Wine Type
Sparkling
Colour
White
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Appellation
Hampshire
Sweetness
Brut
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
12.00%
Body
Medium
Grapes
70% Chardonnay