Steven Spurrier considered this 100% Chardonnay Bride Valley’s signature wine and one which always accompanied him on his travels, being a true reflection of Bride Valley Vineyard.

This latest vintage results from the high quality harvest of 2018 and we consider it to be our best yet! 

A beautifully bright, vibrant pale lemon appearance with a persistent stream of tiny bubbles. The nose is fine & elegant with layers of creamy, citrus fruit with points of toasted brioche, supported with notes of green apple and stone fruit. The palate is immediately crisp & fresh but leads to ripe, broad, citrus fruit with a luxurious texture balanced by sherbet acidity.

"Smashes the brief for a blanc de blancs" - IEWA 2022 Judge. 

Awards

We are thrilled to have been not only awarded an IEWA Gold in 2022 and 2023 but also their award for 'best sparkling wine in the competition'. And two more golds from WineGB in 2022 and 2023.  

Press comments: 

“Bursting with racy steely white blossom and citrus fruit, it’s a joy” - Jane MacQuitty, The Times, July 2023

Full review: "Bride Valley is one of Britain's best blanc de blanc méthode champenoise sparklers, made exclusively from the chardonnay grape and grown in a series of beautiful steep-sided Dorset valley vineyards. Bursting with racy steely white blossom and citrus fruit, it’s a joy"

Tasting Notes

Fine pale yellow with lemony tints, persistent and tiny bubbles, very well-expressed cool climate, chalky soil Chardonnay with white flower florality on the nose leading to white summer fruits on the palate with good length and complexity to come, still youthful and opening up for a long future.

This is Bride Valley’s benchmark wine.

Vintage

Bud burst was delayed this year, due to the cool weather following “The Beast from the East” in March. Warm and settled weather from May to July encouraged growth and the vines flourished. Flowering was first observed in mid June, bringing excellent flowering and fruit set. The very warm and dry weather set us up for our best harvest to date, with 83 tonnes in total.

Technical Information

-Alcohol: 12%

-100% Chardonnay

-Suitable for Vegans