Roebuck Estate Blanc de Noirs

Roebuck Estates Blanc de Noirs 2018 is a distinguished English sparkling wine crafted exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes harvested during the exceptional 2018 vintage. This wine exemplifies the richness and depth that Pinot Noir can bring to traditional method sparkling wines, offering a complex and nuanced profile.

Roebuck Estate Blanc de Noirs, The Producer

Founded in 2013, Roebuck Estates has quickly established itself as a leading producer of premium English sparkling wines. Based in West Sussex, the estate focuses on traditional Champagne grape varieties and employs meticulous vineyard and winemaking practices. Their commitment to quality and expression of terroir has garnered them a reputation for producing wines of elegance and longevity.

Roebuck Estate Blanc de Noirs, Terroir & Winemaking

The growing season was flawless from start to finish. Ideal conditions during flowering and fruit set were followed by an outstanding summer, marked by long stretches of warm, dry, and sunny weather. This created the perfect environment for a generous harvest of high-quality grapes with superb balance and flavour. Harvest began in early September, bringing in abundant yields of beautifully ripe fruit. Without question, it stands as one of the most exceptional vintages England has seen to date.

The fruit for this Blanc de Noirs was sourced from select vineyard parcels with chalk and clay soils, which contribute to the wine’s structure and minerality.

After careful hand-harvesting, the grapes underwent gentle pressing to extract the purest juice. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks to preserve the varietal’s delicate aromatics. The wine then underwent secondary fermentation in bottle and was aged on its lees for an extended period, enhancing its complexity and texture. It was then bottle-aged for another 48 months.

Roebuck Estate Blanc de Noirs, Tasting Notes

In the glass, the Blanc de Noirs 2018 displays a pale golden hue with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose offers aromas of red apple, ripe pear, and subtle notes of brioche and toasted almonds. On the palate, it is elegant and well-balanced, featuring flavours of stone fruits, citrus zest, honey and a hint of spice, all underpinned by a vibrant acidity and a long, refined finish.

Roebuck Estates Blanc de Noirs 2018 stands as a testament to the potential of English sparkling wines, delivering a wine that is both expressive and sophisticated, suitable for special occasions or as a luxurious aperitif.

Food pairing suggestion: salmon gravadlax.

Awards

2018 Vintage: