VINTAGE - Multi Vintage
VARIETALS - 48% Chardonnay, 46% Pinot Noir, 6% Pinot Meunier
REGION - England
ELEVATION - 89 metres
HARVEST METHOD - Hand-harvested

ANALYTICS
Dosage: 9.0g/l
Alc % 11.85
pH 3.06
Acidity 7.1g/L

VINEYARD
The fruit is harvested from two vineyard sites, both sheltered, south facing slopes, 89 m.a.s.l with silty loam topsoil and silty clay loam subsoil. The vines are planted 2.1m x 1m in a north south row direction with a 6 wire VSP trellising system.

WINEMAKING
Crafted in the Leonardslee tradition of precision, elegance, and site expression, this Multi-Vintage Classic Cuvée offers a broader interpretation of our single-estate vineyard. While our primary focus remains single-site, single-vintage wines that capture the individuality of each growing season, our extensive library of barrel-aged reserve wines has allowed us to create a sparkling wine that reflects both place and house style. Driven by Chardonnay for its finesse, purity, and exceptional ageing potential, this cuvée blends seven carefully selected components across four vintages.

Recent vintages contribute freshness, fruit, and vibrancy, while older reserve wines add layered complexity, texture, and depth. After 24 months on lees, the wine is already showing beautifully, balancing youthful energy with developed sophistication. The final blend is meticulously assembled to convey not only a 360º view of estate but also the soul of Leonardslee - focused, precise, and greater than the sum of its parts.

TASTING NOTES
Fresh and bright on the nose, this sparkling reveals inviting aromas of lemon, pear, orange blossom, warm brioche, and subtle nuttiness. Fine, soft, and delicate bubbles create an elegant mousse, leading to a palate of remarkable length, balance, and persistence. Mineral-driven with zesty Granny Smith apple like acidity, it offers vibrant layers of berry, peach, and grapefruit. Refined yet expressive, this Classic Cuvée finishes with precision and freshness.