2009 Bloomsbury Cuvée Merret, Ridgeview
(6x75cl)
| Product Code: | 66276109 |
| Description: | 2009 Bloomsbury Cuvée Merret, Ridgeview |
| Case Size: | 6x75cl |
| Producer: | Ridgeview |
| Region: | Sussex |
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| Alc. By Vol.: | 12.5 |
Grape Varieties
| 64% | Chardonnay |
| 23% | Pinot Noir |
| 14% | Pinot Meunier |
Awards and Press:
“Brilliant sparkler from England’s most consistent producer. Don't buy it because it's English, buy it because it's really good." - Peter McCombie, Restaurant Magazine, November 2011
".. Is a proudly stylish English blend with a rich champagne-like mousse of bubbles and a lick of acidity" - Anthony Rose, The Independent, 6th November 2011
"English fizz gets better and better and Ridgeview is leading the charge. Neutral nose but some real depth. Light hazelnut flavour. Tight texture. Very respectable" - Jancis Robinson, FT/www.jancisrobinson.com, 26th November 2011
“Racy and crisp bubbly with some subtle complexity – a buscuity richness to the aromas for example… it’s proudly English with its vibrant verve.” Olly Smith, Mail on Sunday, 26th November 2011
"Brilliant stuff from one of the leading English producers, this is fresh, precise, lemony, balanced and bright, with subtle toasty hints. Well worth the price." Jamie Goode, Sunday Express, 18th December 2011
Food Matching Note:
A lovely aperitif and also perfectly suited to fresh, simple shellfish dishes.
Tasting Note:
A light gold colour with a very fine mousse. Chardonnay dominance brings crisp fruit freshness and toasty notes; whilst the two Pinot’s add depth and character. Drink now or age for the next few years to let the brioche flavour develop further.
Vinification Note:
Hand picked followed by whole bunch pressing conducted with respect to the must separation as stipulated by and within the CIVC permitted limits. Alcoholic fermentation with yeast specially prepared by Institute Œnologique de Champagne. 100% malolactic conversion, (MLF). 8 months maturation in cuve. This release is made 24 months post harvest.