Exceptional English sparkling wine (with eye-catching packaging) from the South Downs made by Nyetimber's former winemaker, Dermot Sugrue. This cuvee is a traditional blend of 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, partially fermented in old barriques. Extremely limited production. 12% alc. Drink now-2035.

Press review:

JancisRobinson.com: “The grip of this wine, the spectacular tension, the way it goes from flowers to gravel in an instant… it curls your toes. It's both visceral and cerebral. It contours like a blade, a scintilla of steel. Powerful, uncompromising structure. Marble and matcha and membrillo and greengage and lime. And then as it opens in the glass and also over several days, a building of richness and honey on a promise. But back to steel on the high-wired finish. (TC). Drink now-2035. 12% alc." 17.5++ points