Plumpton Estate Classic Cuvée 2018 Magnum

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Production Note

2018 was the ripest and highest yield harvest ever experienced in the UK to that date. The grapes for this wine were harvested at the optimal level of ripeness for sparkling wine with high natural potential alcohol and a great level of acidity for a sparkling wine. We decided to bottle this very special vintage in magnums to celebrate the best vintage achieved in our vineyard to date. Wines aged in magnums develop more slowly than in smaller bottles and the high surface area to volume ratio of the wine with the lees allows optimal transfer of autolysis characteristics in an environment with lower impact from oxygen than smaller format bottles.  Wines in magnums tend to compare favourably with wines in smaller bottles and this gold medal winning wine is a good example of the high quality that can be achieved with long lees ageing in magnums. It won a gold medal in CSWWC 2025 and was selected for the Vineyard and Winery Show Golden 50 wines 

Tasting Note 

We laid down a limited number of Magnums for 76 months of lees ageing in celebration of the spectacular 2018 Vintage. This extended ageing gifts the wine elegant honeysuckle and lime blossom aromas, followed by flavours of crisp apple and toasted hazelnuts. The biscuity depth and creamy texture ensure this wine is a true classic. 

Grape Varieties: Chardonnay (72%), Pinot Noir (17%), and Pinot Meunier (11%) 

Vintage: 2018

Alcohol: 12.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Residual Sugar: 6 g/L

TA: 7.8 g/l

pH: 3.00

Suitable for Vegetarians & Vegans