Ten Minutes by Tractor Sparkling Blanc de Blanc 2019 Disgorged Jan23

The lifted flint and bright citrus on the nose compliment the nutty and brioche characters that are displayed on the palate. A generous mouthfeel from an extended time in bottle on lees is well aligned with the crisp natural acidity driving the wine.

Lower than average rainfall and relatively standard temperatures over winter, and cooler temperatures in August and September, led to late budburst and flowering. However, above average temperatures and low rainfall during summer meant an early veraison and harvest. The period between flowering and veraison
saw our warmest ever average minimum and second warmest maximums. Veraison to harvest was our fourth warmest maximums and our driest. Five days of above average temperatures at the beginning of harvest compressed the vintage further. Yields are normal and fruit quality is outstanding.