Ridgeview Blanc de Blancs 2009 in magnum — a rare large-format release, matured slowly and beautifully.
Ridgeview has been making sparkling wine on the South Downs in Sussex since 1995, and this family-owned estate is one of the producers that established England as a serious sparkling region. The Blanc de Blancs is made exclusively from 100% estate-grown Chardonnay — hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed, primary fermentation in stainless steel, then secondary fermentation in bottle and extended ageing on lees in underground cellars.
This is the magnum: 150cl, and a genuinely rare format for the wine. Large-format bottles mature more slowly because the ratio of wine to oxygen is lower, and the result here is a 2009 with exceptional depth and finesse compared to standard bottlings — plus a bottle that commands a table. Presented in a matte black gift box.
Serve with: oysters and shellfish, smoked salmon, or a table that needs an occasion.
| Producer | Ridgeview Estate, Sussex |
| Wine Type | English Sparkling Wine (Blanc de Blancs) |
| Grape Variety | 100% estate-grown Chardonnay |
| Region | South Downs, Sussex, England |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Vinification | Whole-bunch pressed, stainless steel primary, bottle secondary |
| Lees Ageing | Extended, in underground cellars |
| Bottle Size | Magnum — 150cl |
| Presentation | Matte black gift box |
The larger volume means a lower oxygen-to-wine ratio, so the wine matures more slowly and more gracefully. Magnums of good sparkling wine are consistently better than their 75cl equivalents.
No — it is English Sparkling Wine from Sussex, made by the traditional method. Champagne is a protected French appellation.
150cl gives roughly twelve flutes — enough for a proper toast rather than a taste.
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