Amongst the greatest sparkling wines of the world is Nyetimber’s Classic Cuvée. It encapsulates a rich heritage, reflecting its masterful English winemaking and offering nothing less than a liquid symphony of flavour, aroma and sophistication. Its elegance and finesse rival and often exceed many sparkling wines from even the most famous French appellations - it is truly not to be missed.
Nyetimber English Sparkling Wine
World-beating Effervescence: Nyetimber Classic Cuvee English Sparkling
Nyetimber’s Classic Cuvée offers exhilarating tension between invigorating acidity and creamy, complex depth. It greets with brilliant fruits, including green apple, lemon zest, and pineapple, joined quickly by nuanced notes of toasted brioche, honey, and delicate almond. The texture these sumblimely balanced flavours create is comparable to a fine, silky mousse that caresses the tongue and leaves a long, elegant finish. This is an intensely fresh and profoundly satisfying choice.
Grown in the geological marvel that is the chalky soils of Southern England, Nyetimber Classic Cuvée benefits from an unhurried maturation process. The hills of Sussex, Hampshire, and Kent experience a cool, marginal climate that slowly and deliberately ripens its grapes, ensuring the retention of vibrant acidity. Nyetimber is committed to using only 100% estate-grown grapes to ensure every bottle is an authentic expression of its terroir.
Nyetimber’s Classic Cuvée blends three noble grapes masterfully to produce a balanced, well-structured product. Pinot Noir contributes body and structure, Chardonnay provides elegance and acidity, and Pinot Meunier adds a captivating, rounded character. The unique qualities of each grape create the consistent quality and distinctive style for which Nyetimber is renowned.
This wine is a perfect entry point for those only beginning to explore fine sparkling wines. It is a complex yet approachable varietal that offers the sophistication an unseasoned drinker can truly enjoy. However, this is not to say that the Classic Cuvée is any less of a treat for a connoisseur.
From Vineyards Direct is a family-owned supplier of fine wines to customers across the UK. We source directly from growers, ensuring only the highest quality, most authentic bottles reach our cellar. Our collection is deliberately small to reflect our commitment to our customers. If you would like to learn more about Nyetimber’s Classic Cuvée, get in touch. You can also subscribe to our newsletter for additional information and updates about our stock.
Nyetimber Classic Cuvee FAQs
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Is Classic Cuvee Better Than Champagne?
Classic Cuvee is not “better than Champagne” as they are not direct competitors. The term 'cuvée' (usually with the accent on the 'e' in French) refers to specific wine blends, special batches from a producer of the first-pressed juice, whereas Champagne is from the particular region in France. The ranking of both can depend entirely on personal preference and requires a tasting to confirm!
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What Does Classic Cuvee Mean?
It refers to a well-balanced, representative expression of the winery’s style, produced from traditional grape varieties. It’s essentially the cream of the crop of each winemaker that maintains a consistent taste, quality, and style year after year, regardless of fluctuating harvesting conditions. Classic Cuvées are usually non-vintage wines, composed of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, the traditional trio.
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Is Classic Cuvee Similar to Prosecco?
While Classic Cuvee and Prosecco share the same effervescence, their characteristics and production techniques are unique. For example, Prosecco is made primarily from Glera, blended only with small amounts of other grapes. Cuvées are traditionally intertwined with three separate grape varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. It’s these grapes that give Cuvée its balance of depth, flavour, and complexity. Furthermore, Cuvée is produced using the traditional method, which involves secondary fermentation in the individual bottle for flavour development. Prosecco is secondarily fermented in pressurised tanks before bottling, which preserves the fruitiness and aromatic qualities of the grape.