Bride Valley Dorset Cremant

Bride Valley Vineyard was founded in 2009 by the late Steven Spurrier, a globally renowned wine expert whose passion for wine was matched only by his love for the Dorset countryside. Probably most famous for 'The Judgement of Paris', a tasting in which Californian wines triumphed in a blind tasting against their French couterparts! After decades spent championing wines from around the world, Steven returned home to plant a vineyard of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier on his wife Bella’s sheep farm in Litton Cheney. The land’s chalk-rich soils (mirroring those of a very well-known French Region) provided the perfect foundation for his dream: to craft elegant English sparkling wines that could stand alongside the world’s best.

 

Today, Bride Valley enters a new chapter under the stewardship of Alasdair Warren. Alaisdair’s connection to the land runs deep: his family has been making cider in the region for generations, with his grandfather Hubert Warren among the notable cider-makers of Netherbury, founding Warrens Cider in 1922.

 

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.

 

Awards

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

 

• Vintage - N.V.
• Bottle Size - 75cl
• Alcohol by Volume (abv) - 12%
• Grape Variety -Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
• Style - Off-dry, Sparkling Wine
• Drinking Temperature - 6-8°c
• Closure - Cork