Rathfinny, Classic Cuvée, Sussex, England, 2016

Unusually for an entry-level sparkling cuvée, this is vintage-dated. It's also the first release, a blend in 2016 of 57% Pinot Noir, 22% Chardonnay and 21% Pinot Meunier, aged for 36 months in bottle, and with 5g/L dosage. There is a generous weight of ripe apple fruit here, a touch of honeydew melon and some brioche creaminess. An approachable style, this would match perfectly with Chinese crispy duck or a fish pie.