Digby, Vintage Reserve Brut, 2014

£45.90

Chardonnay-led English vintage Brut from Digby, blended across top Southern England sites and matured around eight years on lees; finished at 8 g/L dosage for precision and depth.

lemon curd
brioche
baked apple
toasted nuts

At a glance

Producer: Digby Fine English
Region: England
Appellation: English Quality Sparkling Wine PDO
Grape: Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier
Vintage: 2014
Country: England
Wine type: Sparkling
Alcohol: 12.0%
Size: 75.0cl

Taste profile

Body: Medium
Acidity: High
Tannin: Low
Sweetness: Dry

What to eat with it

oysters
smoked salmon blinis
triple-cream cheese (Pavé d’Affinois)
roast chicken

How to serve it

Serve: Cool (10–12°C)

Why Cave selected it

Flagship English sparkling that combines long lees ageing with a refined, Chardonnay-driven profile; the excellent 2014 vintage shows clarity, complexity and value for vintage English fizz.

About the wine

The 2014 vintage is composed of 62% Chardonnay, 17% Pinot Meunier and 21% Pinot Noir with fruit sourced from Hampshire, Dorset, Kent and Sussex. The final release has an 8g/l dosage and eight years on lees. Beautiful fizz that really showcases UK wines can be TOP.

About Digby Fine English

Digby Fine English believes in England's ability to produce world-class sparkling wines that rival the best globally. Through expert blending and extended ageing, they offer wine lovers a true taste of England's diverse terroir. Named after Sir Kenelm Digby, the 17th-century innovator behind the modern wine bottle, the brand draws inspiration from his ambition, innovation, and academic rigor. Digby is renowned as the country's leading blending house, collaborating with select vineyards across Southern England to craft wines that reflect the unique character of the region's varied soils—chalk, greensand, and clay. The result is a distinguished style that showcases the essence of English terroir.

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