Chilworth Manor Classic Cuvée Alwyn 2018

A Classic Method sparkling wine blended from hand-picked and gently pressed Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, it has benefitted from over fifty months on lees.  Pale straw in colour, the 2018 vintage abounds with toasty brioche notes on the nose and delivers a warm and rich mid-palate depth with a long and perfectly balanced finish.

Our 2018 Classic Cuvée has benefitted from over 50 months on lees and is our first wine to be christened with a name. Alwyn was a nobleman and first known owner of the original Saxon manor of Chilworth. His name is derived from Alfwin or Elwin, combining the words oelf and wine, translating from Old English as "wise friend". We could not imagine a more appropriate character to begin our series of named wines.

In keeping with the spirit of Chilworth Manor, we support Mary's Meals who provide one good meal per school day to some of the poorest children in Malawi schools.
Chilworth Manor Classic Cuvee is bottles by Litmus Wines.

The 2018 season gained something of a celebrity status among British winegrowers. Bud-burst in April led seamlessly to a very even flowering and a subsequent fruit-set that was full of potential. Blessed by almost perfect weather conditions throughout the early season and the consistent warmth of an incredible summer, veraison completed the transition from berry growth to ripening even before the end of August. The vines benefitted from this with extended weeks in which to mature, resulting in a glorious combination of sugars and acidity.

Chilworth Manor Classic Cuvee is bottles by Litmus Wines.

Delivery will be charged per Order as follows

£6.50 for 1 bottle

£8.50 for 2 bottles

£15 for 3 - 12 bottles

FREE for 13 bottles and more

We will deliver the goods to you as soon as reasonably possible and usually within 2-5 working days after the day on which we accept your Order. Such timescale remains dependent on availability of the Products and the delivery address.

Please note we are currently only delivering to mainland UK addresses. The delivery charge quoted above is applicable to UK mainland only and exclude the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, The Isle of Man, The Isle of Wight, The Scilly Isles and the Channel Islands. If you require delivery to the Highlands or Islands, this can be arranged but the costs will be substantially higher. Please contact us to arrange a quote before placing your Order.

Collection is available on Thursday or Friday between 1 - 4 pm. If you select this option, please bring your proof of purchase with you (or take a note of your order number).  When entering the drive to Chilworth Manor, please pass the house on your left and follow the road signed to the vineyard towards the right. The Cellar Door is in the first building at the bottom of the vineyard.

If you have any other requirements, please contact us on sales@chilworthmanorvineyard.com