Our signature Classic Cuvée, available in a convenient half bottle size, is produced exclusively from our own estate on the South East facing chalk slopes of Windmill Down, in the historic village of Hambledon.
This Hambledon Classic Cuvée, even in its half bottle form, is a well-balanced blend of all 3 traditional grapes, handpicked on our own estate. Aged at least 35 months, it retains its vibrant character and structured yet ripe acidity. Each tasting elegantly unfolds to reveal layers of floral and stone fruit aromas.
Full tasting notes below.
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Please allow for up to 2-3 days for delivery.
We aim to process and ship your wine the same day if your order is placed before 11am Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). We ship our parcels through DHL 24hr delivery with tracking information.
Orders made over the weekend will be processed the following Monday.
Deliveries will be charged at a flat rate of £4.50 (except for Saturday Deliveries) for all orders UK Mainland and exclude the Scottish Highlands (AB, DD, IV, KW, PA, PH) and Islands, Northern Ireland, The Isle of Man, The Isle of Wight, The Scilly Isles and the Channel Islands.
“An amazing effort, the NV Hambledon ‘Classic Cuvee’ Sparking Wine is shining brightly right now. Aged on the lees for 35 months, this combines Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier sourced from South East facing chalk slopes of Windmill Down, in the historic village of Hambledon. Rich and generous on the mouth, the silky mousse entices. Ripe red raspberry and Pink Lady apple fruit flavors mingle well with lemon zest and chalky soils on the palate.”
Hambledon Classic Cuvée is blended to be the finest expression of our special terroir, using the classic Champagne grape varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The aim is to capture the vivacity that our chalky soil brings and align it with the apple-fresh energy that marks the best of English Sparkling Wine. Chardonnay is this wine’s most important component and its creamy character, allied with notes of ripe apricot and crisp pear, is at its heart, and it is complemented by gentle soft red fruit notes from Pinot Noir and a subtle savoury edge from Pinot Meunier. We aim to age the wine for at least three years in the bottle in our cellars before release, and this develops intriguing nutty and brioche notes from its contact with the lees and gives more complexity. The wine is always quite dry, so as not to mask its purity and allow the heart of Hambledon to sing.
