{"product_id":"2018-rathfinny-blanc-de-blancs-brut","title":"2019 Rathfinny Blanc de Blancs Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Rathfinny Blanc de Blancs Brut is a refined English sparkling wine that showcases the pure elegance of Chardonnay from the chalk slopes of southern England. Crafted in the traditional method, it offers a precise, mineral-driven style that rivals top sparkling wines from classic regions. From a standout vintage in the UK, this Blanc de Blancs captures both the ripeness and freshness that define modern English sparkling wine at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2018 Rathfinny Blanc de Blancs Brut is pale gold with a fine, persistent mousse that speaks to careful bottle aging. The nose is delicate yet expressive, with aromas of green apple, lemon zest, white flowers and a touch of brioche and toasted hazelnut from extended time on the lees.\n\nOn the palate, it is crisp and focused, with vibrant citrus and orchard fruit layered over a chalky, saline backbone. Notes of grapefruit, pear and subtle stone fruit are wrapped in a creamy texture, balanced by racy acidity and a long, precise finish. The structure and freshness suggest very good aging potential; while already beautifully open, it should continue to gain complexity over the next 5–8 years, developing more pastry, nutty and honeyed nuances with time in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRathfinny’s vineyards lie on the chalky soils of the South Downs in southern England, a cool, maritime-influenced terroir that is ideal for slow ripening and preserving acidity in Chardonnay. Grapes for this Blanc de Blancs are typically hand-harvested at optimal ripeness to ensure both purity of fruit and balanced natural acidity. The wine is made using the traditional method: gentle pressing of whole bunches, primary fermentation in stainless steel (with a portion sometimes in older barrels for texture), followed by secondary fermentation in bottle. It then spends an extended period aging on its lees to build complexity, fine bubbles and subtle brioche notes before disgorgement and a carefully judged dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Blanc de Blancs is a superb partner for refined seafood dishes such as oysters, scallop carpaccio, sashimi, crab, lobster or simply prepared white fish. It also pairs beautifully with goat’s cheese, soft-ripened cheeses, light vegetable dishes and elegant canapés. Serve well chilled, ideally at 8–10°C (46–50°F), to highlight its precision and freshness. A brief 10–15 minutes in the glass or a quick, gentle decant into a chilled carafe can help the wine open up its more subtle autolytic and floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRathfinny Estate, located in Sussex on England’s South Downs, is one of the leading names in the modern English sparkling wine movement. Established in the 21st century with a clear focus on premium traditional-method sparkling wines, the estate has quickly earned a reputation for precision, elegance and a strong sense of place. Its chalk-rich soils and coastal climate echo some of Europe’s finest sparkling wine terroirs, and Rathfinny has been instrumental in putting high-quality English sparkling wine on the international map, with growing critical acclaim and recognition for its vintage-dated, terroir-driven expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rathfinny","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251887460689,"sku":"GCW-RATH-25061211","price":47.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2019_Rathfinny_Blanc_de_Blancs_Brut.png?v=1783442110","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2018-rathfinny-blanc-de-blancs-brut","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}