"A wine that sparkles, rather than a sparkling wine" - traditional method English sparkling wine

The Dorset Crémant remains the UK's only home-produced Crémant. With a less aggressive fizz than traditional sparkling wine it slides across the palate with a gentle creaminess, hence the name.

Bright, attractive pale lemon colour with a persistent fine mousse. A delightfully fresh, floral nose of citrus and stone fruit with decadent notes of apple strudel and brioche. A delicious palate of ripe, apple and sherbet lemon fruit with a sumptuous creamy texture and fresh, citrus acidity.

As enjoyed on ITV's Love your Weekend show with Alan Titchmarsh.

Awards

Wine GB Silver Medal awarded to Bride Valley Crémant  

Silver Medal in Wines of Great Britain Awards 2022

Bronze Medal in the Independent English Wine Awards 2022

Bronze Medal in International Wine and Spirits Challenge 2022

Bronze Medal in Decanter Awards 2024 - 89 points

Tasting Notes

Fine light lemony pale colour, attractive white flowers on the nose with the back up of Granny Smith apple fruit, Chardonnay really shows through on the quite creamy palate.

Very much in the Crémant style, more a ‘wine that sparkles’ than a ‘sparkling wine' showing purity and elegance.

"Vibrant and zippy, lime zest, nashi pear and lemon sorbet with a touch of cream, honey and hints of toast on the palate, with a mineral long finish." - Decanter Judge, 2024

Vintage

Bud burst was delayed in 2018 due to the cooler than expected weather following "The Beast from the East" in March. Consequently, vine growth was slow and bud burst was observed at the end of April, almost a month later than 2017.

Warm and settled weather from May to July encouraged growth and the vines really began to take off. Flowering was first observed on 18th June, two weeks earlier than 2017, bringing excellent flowering and fruit set.

Disease pressure was low due to the very warm and dry weather and set us up for our best harvest to date with 83 tonnes in total. Previously produced from the grapes from several harvests, this latest Dorset Crémant is solely made from the fruit of this outstanding harvest.

Technical Information

- Alcohol: 12% ABV

- Chardonnay 59%, Pinot Meunier 27%, Pinot Noir 14%

- Suitable for Vegans