Roebuck Classic Cuvee 2018

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Roebuck
Label Name:
 
Classic Cuvee
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
England, United Kingdom
Region:
 
West Sussex, England
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay (≈47%), Pinot Noir (≈42%), Pinot Meunier (≈11%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter: 93 pts (Sylvia Wu, single tasting). DWWA: ~92 pts / Silver for the 2018 vintage. Producer notes multiple DWWA awards (Best in Show / Platinum for other vintages)

Tasting Note
Pale-gold, with baked apple, pear and citrus layered over brioche, toast and subtle almond/umami notes. Silky mousse, bright acidity and a long, saline-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, smoked salmon, roast chicken, creamy pasta. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, Thai prawn salad, light Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle; partial fermentation in old Burgundian oak; extended lees ageing (~48 months); disgorged and dosed to ~6–7 g/L; cork closure.

Vineyard Info
Roebuck Estates (founded 2013 by Mike Smith & John Ball) farms vineyards around Petworth, West Sussex, producing estate-grown vintage English sparklings from classic Champagne varieties.