Blanc de Blancs 2011/12, Hoffmann & Rathbone, Sussex

The Blanc de Blancs is an intellectual wine that changes its nuances throughout the involvement in the glass. Fine seamless mousse with initial subtle citrus aromas on the nose it continues to gently unfold pine nut and cinnamon hints. On the palate, it is generous and intense
with hints of brioche and a stunning saline lemony thrill. Deeply compelling with great tension on the finish.

Hoffmann & Rathbone is a boutique winery located in England’s Sussex-Weald region. They insist on showing the expression of each year in the unique, award-winning and recognised Hoffmann & Rathbone spirit. Primarily an English Sparkling Wine Producer, they produce wines only on years where the conditions are ideal and therefore worth releasing.

Gently whole bunch pressed and naturally settled for 36 hours. 14 days at 15°C using 120
year-old yeast. Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks with 40 percent fermented in large format oak barrels for enriched complexity.