Domaine Hugo, Hugo 2019

Place: Wiltshire, England

Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir

Vibe: Energetic, Classic

Hugo is the king of English Trad Method. Every year, he opts for a fitting field blend depending on the crop but you always get something with a real sense of place.  Biodynamically farmed and hand-harvested before being basket-pressed, spontaneously fermented and aging in Burgundy barrels for 11 months. Another 18 months on the lees until disgorgement in February 2022, and now a further 30 months aging in bottle. Zero dosage, zero sulphur. Yes, there is that tasty autolytic note we want but this doesn't mask any of the glorious fruit underneath. The chalk soils feel very apparent here, taut and direct. A lovely alternative to pour this festive season.  ABV: 11%