CLASSIC CUVÉE 2014 LONG AGED ON LEES

Pale straw in colour

Crisp English orchard apple, citrus lemon and delicate pineapple, followed by toasty, rich brioche

Dry and fresh, with a beautifully retained purity of of fruit. Crisp, well balanced acidity and a fine, soft mousse.

Long, elegant finish.

Sylvia Wu, Decanter Magazine (92pts)
"As the name suggests, the 'Long-Aged' Classic Cuvée was aged on lees for over six years. A richly yeasty nose of creamy brioche, bruised red apple and blood orange, leads to great depth on the buttery palate. Plenty of ripe yellow fruits are elevated by crisp citrus acidity. A touch of dried apricot lingers on the long finish. The grapes are sourced from the historic Church Farm at Enborne in West Berkshire."

Fiona Beckett, Matching Food and Wine
"Appealingly smooth and creamy with a nice touch of citrusy freshness"

Terry Kirby, The Independent & Merry England
"Over in Enborne in Berkshire, the All Angels vineyard is named after the local 12th-century parish church of St Michael and All Angels and based on a historic house and estate.
Their wines are also made at Hattingly, but reflect the individual flavour of the vineyards, by adding a little pinot gris – which can work very well in England for still wines – to the traditional varieties for their Classic Cuvee 2014 which delivers just enough weight and complexity to round out the vibrant lemony, slightly nutty flavours."

Chardonnay 50%, Pinot Noir 28%, Pinot Gris 11%, Pinot Meunier 11%

Harvested: Mid-October
Time on lees: Minimum 7 years
Time on cork: Minimum 9 months

Alcohol: 12%
Total Acidity: 8.4 g/l
Residual Sugar: 6.6 g/l
Vegan: Yes

NOTES FROM THE VINEYARD:

2014 was an excellent growing year. Bud burst was mid-April and there was little frost to cause damage, followed by near perfect weather at all critical stages. This led to a bumper harvest of outstanding quality fruit and a wine perfectly balanced with delicious fruit, refreshing acidity and a great ability to age beautifully.