Roebuck Estates' 80% Growth Accelerates with New Blanc de Blancs

The 2019 vintage benefited from a warm February in the South East, followed by an early April budburst that avoided spring frost. A successful flowering and even fruit set came in late June, and a strong August supported consistent development. Cooler September and October conditions allowed a slow finish, producing fruit with complex acidity.

Grapes came from the Roebuck and Little Brockhurst vineyards near Petworth, both planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Selected bunches were whole-bunch pressed and partially fermented in old Burgundian barrels; about 6% of the blend spent seven months in barrel. The wine then aged six years on the lees in bottle, a period the team said reflects its commitment to quality over speed.

Malolactic fermentation was applied selectively across individual blocks, with roughly 62% of the blend undergoing MLF. The proportion varied by acidity profile and aromatic character, preserving tension where needed and softening structure elsewhere. Dosage was kept low at 4g per litre to maintain fruit purity.

The 2019 Blanc de Blancs (75cl) is available now at £50 per bottle through roebuckestates.co.uk.