{"product_id":"rathfinny-wine-estate-classic-cuvee-brut","title":"Rathfinny Wine Estate Classic Cuvee Brut","description":"\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eRathfinny Wine Estate was founded in 2010 by Mark and Sarah Driver. The family-owned estate now comprises over 93 hectares of vines in the South Downs, just three miles from the Channel. The vineyards are on a south-facing slope planted predominantly with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier. This unique site, combined with a semi-continental maritime climate and free-draining chalk soils, offers ideal conditions to ripen grapes for sparkling wine. Rathfinny uses only estate-grown fruit for their four traditional-method sparkling wines, all of which are vintage dated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eRathfinny’s hand-harvested and whole-bunch-pressed grapes are vinified with minimal intervention and low dosage, preserving the purest expression of place and vintage. This preservation of character starts in the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eSarah Driver explains, “We take the stewardship of our land seriously. All our buildings are constructed using locally sourced materials, such as flint from the vineyards, and we have worked with Natural England and the South Downs National Park to implement a programme of improvements to enhance wildlife habitats and reclaim areas of natural chalk grassland, as well as creating wildlife corridors throughout the vineyard.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThis ‘re-wilding’ of what was previously an arable farm ensures greater biodiversity in their vineyards. Focusing on the environment, sustainability, and soil also ensures excellent quality fruit. Mark Driver adds that “sustainability is multi-layered, it’s everything we touch. It’s not just about the use of carbon or energy, or chemicals. It’s about how we treat our soils, our use of water and all the inputs we have in the winemaking process, the whole environment.” This attention to detail shines through in the wines, which are beautifully made, elegant and balanced. In 2023, Rathfinny became the third wine producer in the UK to achieve B Corp certification, underscoring their philosophy to put people and the planet at the core of their business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe Classic Cuvée blends Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier. It is fermented solely in stainless steel and, like all Rathfinny’s base wines, goes through malolactic fermentation. It is then aged on its lees, in bottle, for 36 months before disgorgement. Pinot Noir leads the blend and provides excellent depth of flavour, while 4.5g\/L dosage ensures great balance and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSituated just south of the village of Alfriston in East Sussex, and just three miles from the English Channel, Rathfinny's vines are set out on an ideal south-facing slope, protected from the worst of the prevailing south westerlies by a natural ridge that runs along the southern edge of the Estate. The soils are silty clay loam over chalk and free-draining like the soils found in Champagne, part of the Paris Basin. Rathfinny currently has 91 hectares of vineyards, with vines planted in 2.2 metre rows at a density of 4,500 vines per hectare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were hand harvested, whole bunch pressed and vinified with as little intervention as possible, to preserve the purest expression of vintage and place. The base wine was fermented in stainless steel at 16°C with commercial yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation. After bottling, the wine spent 36 months ageing on its lees to develop autolytic complexity. The wine was disgorged followed by a low dosage of 3.5g\/l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRathfinny’s Classic Cuvée displays vivid aromas of summer fruits, red apple and brioche on the nose. The palate has real focus with notes of orange peel and hints of spice. Rich, biscuity notes lead to a refreshing and moreish finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liberty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55722283991416,"sku":"ENGLA112054","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/rathfinny-wine-estate-classic-cuvee-brut-2048425.jpg?v=1793756015","url":"https:\/\/latitudewine.co.uk\/products\/rathfinny-wine-estate-classic-cuvee-brut","provider":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}