2010 Wiston Estate Winery, Blanc de Noirs, Sussex, England

Pinot Noir is probably the most frustrating, and at times infuriating, wine grape in the world. However when it is successful, it can produce some of the most sublime wines known to man. This thin-skinned grape which grows in small, tight bunches performs well on well-drained, deepish limestone based subsoils as are found on Burgundy's Côte d'Or. Pinot Noir is more susceptible than other varieties to over cropping - concentration and varietal character disappear rapidly if yields are excessive and yields as little as 25hl/ha are the norm for some climats of the Côte d`Or.

Nestled in the heart of the South Downs of West Sussex, England, Wiston Estate Winery is a family-run estate with a rich history dating back to 1743. The Goring family, passionate stewards of the land, have nurtured this estate for generations. Pip Goring's unwavering belief in the estate's potential for viticulture led to the establishment of our flourishing 16-acre vineyard. Located on a south-facing chalk escarpment, mirroring the terroir of Champagne, our vineyards bask in ideal conditions for producing exceptional grapes.