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Black Chalk, Classic Cuvée 2020

750 ml Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir Sussex, England 2020

Black Chalk, Classic Cuvée 2020 is a dry, medium-bodied sparkling from Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir (Sussex, England), in the sparkling style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta, duck. Sustainable farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £37.00 at Honest Grapes.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Chardonnay + Pinot Noir prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Chardonnay + Pinot Noir prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Chardonnay + Pinot Noir prior · merchant: crisp acidity
oak
3 / 5
some
Chardonnay + Pinot Noir prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Sparkling
rules-v1
Colour
Sparkling
merchant feed
Origin
Sussex · England
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
merchant tags
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
sustainable
merchant description
Vegan
yes
merchant description
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
celebration · aperitif · wedding
inferred
About Chardonnay
Typical aromas: green apple, lemon, wet stone (cool); peach, melon, pineapple (warm). Serve at 8–12 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

The 2020 Black Chalk Classic Cuvée offers a delightful balance of freshness, elegance, and complexity. Each sip reveals a fine mousse, vibrant acidity, and a harmonious blend of fruit and mineral notes. Black Chalk winery has a rich history rooted in the picturesque English countryside. Founded by husband-and-wife team Phil and Lynette Bowden in 2015, the winery is a relatively young player in the industry, but it has quickly made a name for itself by producing exceptional sparkling wines. With a focus on the traditional Champagne method and a commitment to sustainable viticulture, Black Chalk showcases the unique terroir of Hampshire.

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