2018 Roebuck Estates, Blanc de Noirs
Description
ABOUT THE WINE
Roebuck Estates are one of the newer players on the English wine scene (oldest vines planted in 2006), now spanning over 200,000 vines across four sites in the beautiful county of Sussex. With various soil types and plantings, including Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, the team has plenty of elements working in their favour to create award-winning, classic English sparkling wines. Despite being somewhat new, their estate is earning some much-deserved critical acclaim, winning several awards, including Best in Show, Decanter 2020. An estate on the rise!
TASTING NOTES
Crafted exclusively from handpicked Pinot Noir grapes, Roebuck Estates Blanc de Noirs is partially fermented in the finest French oak casks and bottle-aged for a minimum of 48 months. Attractive golden copper hue. A delightful bouquet of ripe stone and citrus fruits lifted by floral notes. Baked apples on the palate, layered with notes of toasted almonds, characteristic of a generous bottle-ageing. A rich yet beautifully balanced wine with delicate bubbles, a silky texture and a long lingering finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Delicious with smoked fish, like salmon gravadlax or crispy fish tacos.
WINE AT A GLANCE
Sparkling White
Pinot Noir
12% ABV
Elegant and Silky
England, Sussex,
Roebuck Estates' Sustainability
founder member of the Sustainable Wines of Great Britain (SWGB) certification scheme.
Soil health: They've reduced the use of herbicides and minimise the use of pesticides.
Biodiversity: They've introduced beehives, bird houses, insect hotels, and reptile habitats as well as planting wildflower meadows and welcoming a flock of sheep during winter.
Sustainable Packaging: They use Absolute Greenline neck foils, which are produced from plant-based polyethene derived from sugar cane and printed using water-based ink. Their wine boxes are fully recyclable, they work with suppliers who share their environmental ethos.
Butterfly Conservation
Our Vision
A world where butterflies and moths thrive and can be enjoyed by everyone, forever.
Our Mission
Butterflies and moths are a vital part of our wildlife heritage and are valuable as sensitive indicators of the health of our environment. The stark fact is that butterflies and moths continue to decline at an alarming rate, despite Butterfly Conservation's best efforts over the last 40 years. Our data shows they are both declining faster than most other well-documented groups of plants and animals, so our task is both daunting and complex. For many species, we know what needs to be done to halt the decline and support recoveries. In order to tackle these losses and achieve the aims of the charity, we have to dramatically increase our capacity and influence over the next few years. Our work will benefit other wildlife and the ecosystems upon which all life depends.
Falling numbers are an early warning to all wildlife that cannot be ignored. We have more than 40,000 members in the UK and 32 volunteer-run Branches throughout the British Isles. We employ over 80 people, including many highly qualified scientists, making us the world's largest research institute for butterflies and moths. We operate 36 nature reserves and we are leading or involved in 73 landscape-scale projects to conserve habitats.
