A chardonnay-dominant blend, underpinned by the red fruit characters of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier

Fragrant, floral notes of elderflower, orange blossom and a hint of spice on the nose lead enticingly to zesty notes of mandarin, pink grapefruit and pear on the palate, creating a juicy, lingering finish.

The toasty notes and richness of this wine make it perfect to match with food including smoked fish, chicken and game dishes.

Winemaking

Chardonnay: 61%
Pinot Noir: 24%
Pinot Meunier: 15%

Alcohol: 11.5% vol
Residual Sugar: 2.1 g/l
Total Acidity: 6.4 g/l
pH: 3.28
Bottled: 8 June 2015
First disgorged: 1 December 2016
Minimum time on lees: 18 months

Set amidst bluebell-strewn woods from which the vineyard derives its name, Bluebell Vineyard Estates is a family-run vineyard and winery with a passion for producing world class still and sparkling wines.

Established on the site of a former pig farm, the transition from swine to vine began as a hobby: the creation of a fine wine collection, an eye opening visit to Romaneé Conti in France and the belief that truly exceptional wines can be produced in England. The site, once home to thousands of Large Whites, Landrace and Blue Cross Pigs is now home to over 100,000 vines growing premium quality Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier vines along with Seyval Blanc, Bacchus, Ortega, Chasselas and Merlot.

Since our first plantings in 2005, the vineyard has more than doubled in size and we now have nearly 100 acres under-vine stretching across East and West Sussex.