{"product_id":"black-chalk-inversion-blanc-de-noirs-2022","title":"Black Chalk Inversion (Blanc de Noirs) 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Black Chalk Inversion Blanc de Noirs 2022\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA characterful English sparkling wine made from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grown on Hampshire's chalk-rich vineyards in the Test Valley.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Chalk Inversion Blanc de Noirs is a bold yet beautifully poised \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish sparkling wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that showcases what Pinot Noir can achieve in England's cool climate. Pale gold in colour with a persistent stream of fine bubbles, it opens with expressive aromas of ripe cherry, mandarin, lemon peel and subtle fennel notes. On the palate, layers of red berry fruit, citrus and delicate herbal complexity are balanced by remarkable freshness and precision. The Pinot Noir brings depth and character, while the Pinot Meunier adds elegance and lift. Despite its concentration, there's a vibrant acidity running through the wine that keeps everything focused and refreshing. The finish is long, juicy and mineral, leaving a lasting impression of finesse and complexity. This is a serious English Blanc de Noirs that combines power with remarkable balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast with cherry sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie and aged hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast pork with fennel and apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you've ever wondered whether sparkling wine can be both powerful and elegant at the same time, this is your answer. It's the bottle I'd open when everyone around the table loves wine and the conversation inevitably turns to 'what's everyone drinking at the moment?' Expect it to steal the show.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Chalk\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most exciting names in modern English wine. Based in Hampshire's Test Valley, founder and winemaker Jacob Leadley has built a reputation for producing exceptional vintage-only sparkling wines that express the unique character of England's chalk soils. Through minimal intervention winemaking and meticulous vineyard management, Black Chalk creates wines with purity, precision and a strong sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it's made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarieties: 73% Pinot Noir and 27% Pinot Meunier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit sourced from the Levels and HiDE vineyards and harvested to achieve optimum ripeness while retaining vibrant natural acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCareful pressing preserves the purity and aromatic character of the fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97.5% fermented in stainless steel with the remainder fermented in five-year-old Burgundian barrels, using specialist Burgundy yeast to enhance finesse and aromatic complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged for a minimum of 32 months on lees, with no malolactic fermentation and no fining to preserve freshness, structure and vineyard expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hampshire, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sparkling White Wine, Blanc de Noirs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis outstanding \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish sparkling wine\u003c\/strong\u003e shows a different side of Hampshire fizz, combining the richness and character of Pinot Noir with the freshness and precision that define the region. Complex, food-friendly and full of personality, it's a brilliant example of how exciting modern English Blanc de Noirs can be.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Chalk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299230462334,"sku":"SK-02580","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5962\/files\/BlackChalkInversion.jpg?v=1761929159","url":"https:\/\/www.reservewines.co.uk\/products\/black-chalk-inversion-blanc-de-noirs-2022","provider":"Reserve Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}