English Sparkling, Langham Estates ‘Blanc de blancs, England

Introducing their new release of Blanc de Blancs, produced entirely from Chardonnay grapes grown on the chalk soils of their rural Dorset vineyard.

Unlike a Chardonnay-dominant blend, Corallian, the base wines for our Blanc de Blancs come from a higher proportion of oak, and the wine spends longer on the lees during secondary fermentation.

This sparkling wine is smoky and complex on the nose, with aromas of dried orange peel, liquorice root and poached pear. The palate is bright and energetic with fragrant, pomelo-esque acidity and finishes with a satisfying ripe peach character, reflecting the warmth of the 2020 vintage.

Blanc de Blancs pairs well with fresh shellfish, especially the excellent oysters and crab from the Dorset coast, as well as luxurious British fish such as Turbot in rich sauces.