{"product_id":"plumpton-estate-blanc-de-blancs-2018-magnum","title":"Plumpton Estate Blanc de Blancs 2018 Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComing Very Soon \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW160309490 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003eThe outstanding 2018 Vintage deserves to be celebrated. We laid down a limited number of Magnums for 76 months of lees ageing, and the result is full flavours of freshly baked apple, preserved lemon, and a creamy toasted brioche finish. Its delicate bubbles and refined taste\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003eshowcase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003every best\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof English sparkling wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW81596243 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":2,\"335551620\":2,\"335559739\":0}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e2018 was the ripest and highest yield harvest ever experienced in the UK to that date.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003eThe Chardonnay was harvested\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003eat the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003eoptimal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elevel of ripeness for sparkling wine with 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e% natural potential alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003egreat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elevel of acidity for a sparkling wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003eThe wine was\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003ebottled\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003eunfiltered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto help\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003eretain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eits’ structure and mouthfeel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003eWe decided to bottle this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003every special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evintage in magnums as it had a good structure and mouthfeel for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003elong lees ageing in the bottle. Wines aged in magnums develop more slowly than in smaller\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003ebottles and the high surface area to volume ratio of the wine with the lees allows\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003eoptimal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etransfer of autolysis characteristics in an environment with lower\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003eimpact from oxygen than smaller format bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003eWines in magnum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003es\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etend to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003ecompare favourably\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003ewith wines in smaller bottles a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003end this\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egold medal winning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003ewine is a good example of the high quality that can be achieved with long lees ageing in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003emagnums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e. I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003et won a gold medal in CSWWC 2025 and was selected for t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003ehe Vineyard and Winery Show Golden 50 wines 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81596243 BCX8\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW81596243 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":2,\"335551620\":2,\"335559739\":0}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102515732 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102515732 BCX8\"\u003eThe outstanding 2018 Vintage deserves to be celebrated. We laid down a limited number of Magnums for 76 months of lees ageing, and the result is full flavours of freshly baked apple, preserved lemon, and a creamy toasted brioche finish. Its delicate bubbles and refined taste\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102515732 BCX8\"\u003eshowcase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102515732 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102515732 BCX8\"\u003every best\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102515732 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof English sparkling wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW102515732 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":2,\"335551620\":2,\"335559739\":0}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW170634963 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170634963 BCX8\"\u003eChardon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170634963 BCX8\"\u003enay\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170634963 BCX8\"\u003e(100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170634963 BCX8\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170634963 BCX8\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW170634963 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":2,\"335551620\":2}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diam Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.98\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for Vegetarians \u0026amp; Vegans\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Plumpton Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57147425849717,"sku":"54204.1062.10621.WN02.SS","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/3139\/8885\/files\/Screenshot2026-05-08190621.png?v=1778263595","url":"https:\/\/store.plumpton.ac.uk\/products\/plumpton-estate-blanc-de-blancs-2018-magnum","provider":"Plumpton College","version":"1.0","type":"link"}