{"product_id":"plumpton-estate-classic-cuvee-2018-magnum","title":"Plumpton Estate Classic Cuvée 2018 Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComing Very Soon \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003e2018 was the ripest and highest yield harvest ever experienced in the UK to that date. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003egrapes for this wine were\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eharvested at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003eoptimal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elevel of ripeness for sparkling wine with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003ehigh\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003enatural potential alcohol and a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003egreat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elevel of acidity for a sparkling wine.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003eWe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003edecided to bottle this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003every special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evintage in magnums\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003eto celebrate the best\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003evintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eachieved in our vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003e. 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003eoptimal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etransfer of autolysis characteristics in an environment with lower impact from oxygen than smaller format bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003e. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003eWines in magnums tend to compare favourably with wines in smaller bottles and this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003egold medal winning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003ewine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a good example of the high quality that can be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003eachieved with long lees ageing in magnums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76335286 BCX8\"\u003et won a gold medal in CSWWC 2025 and was selected for the Vineyard and Winery Show Golden 50 wines\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW242047399 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242047399 BCX8\"\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":2,\"335551620\":2}' class=\"EOP SCXW242047399 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW255960871 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255960871 BCX8\"\u003eChardonnay (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255960871 BCX8\"\u003e72\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255960871 BCX8\"\u003e%), Pinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255960871 BCX8\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255960871 BCX8\"\u003eir (1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255960871 BCX8\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255960871 BCX8\"\u003e%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255960871 BCX8\"\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255960871 BCX8\"\u003eand Pinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255960871 BCX8\"\u003eMe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255960871 BCX8\"\u003eunier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255960871 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255960871 BCX8\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255960871 BCX8\"\u003e%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":2,\"335551620\":2}' class=\"EOP SCXW255960871 BCX8\"\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 6 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.00\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":57147422867829,"sku":"54204.1062.10621.WN02.SS","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/3139\/8885\/files\/Screenshot2026-05-08190104.png?v=1778263290","url":"https:\/\/store.plumpton.ac.uk\/products\/plumpton-estate-classic-cuvee-2018-magnum","provider":"Plumpton College","version":"1.0","type":"link"}