Hambledon Classic Cuvee English Sparkling Wine 75cl

Established in 1952 by Major General Sir Guy Salisbury-Jones, Hambledon in the South Downs is England’s oldest commercial vineyard. Ian Kellett acquired Hambledon in 1999 with a view to restoring Hambledon to its former glory and research convinced him that the site was perfectly suited to the production of sparkling wines. The Newhaven chalk on which the vines grow was formed on the seabed of the Paris basin some 65 million years ago and is found in the best Chardonnay areas of the Côtes des Blancs in Champagne. In 2005 a 10-acre ‘test bed’ of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier was planted on a combination of 27 different vine clones and rootstocks to see which gave the best results. Hambledon now comprises over 200 acres of vineyards and the only gravity-fed, state-of-the-art winery in the UK. In 2011 Hervé Jestin, one of Champagne’s leading chefs de cave and renowned expert in minimalintervention winemaking, joined Hambledon and now directs all winemaking at the Estate alongside Felix Gabillet.

Tasting notes

Fresh sourdough, magnolia and lily scents mingle with a hint of smoke over a core of greengage, red plums and dessert apples. The Palate is vivid, almost vibrantly crunchy with precise, structured yet ripe acidity. It is linear, dense and long with momentum and power that bodes well for the future. This wine has energy and latent tension that will unfold to reveal layers of floral and stone fruit aromas and a rich palate with great length.

We have been selling online since 1999.
All gifts come with a free gift message, at checkout.

Alcohol Volume - 12 %

Bottle Size - 75cl

Type- English Sparkling

Country Of Origin - England

EAN - 5060389590009

Brand - Hambledon

Condition - New

Availability - In stock

UK Delivery
Next Available Dispatch Date Today If you order before 4pm.

EU Delivery
Shipping direct from the Uk to EU is currently not possible, please fill out the form on our Concierge page so we can assist you with EU deliverys.

International Delivery
Next Available Dispatch Date Today If you order before 4pm.

All shipments are provided a tracking number (emailed to you on the day of dispatch, normally the day before delivery). They are shipped to the address you enter at checkout, if there is no one at the address the delivery company will try a neighbour and leave a calling card. A phone number for the person receiving the delivery will increase the chances of delivery.