Simpsons 2020 Derringstone Pinot Meunier United Kingdom White Wine 75 cl 12,5%

Pinot Meunier is typically used as a blending grape in Champagne, but at Simpsons Wine Estate in Kent it is vinified entirely on its own as a still white wine with a rose-gold hue - a rare way to use the grape.

Expert's Description

Simpsons 2020 Derringstone Pinot Meunier is a White Wine from Kent, United Kingdom, made from Pinot Meunier with an alcohol content of 12.5%. The grapes are hand-picked on the chalk slopes of the North Downs, where Charles and Ruth Simpson established their estate in 2012 after first making award-winning wine in the South of France since 2002. The wine is a Blanc de Noirs, gently whole-bunch pressed and slowly fermented using aromatic yeast strains, and it undergoes full malolactic conversion to build a creamy texture.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe pear, apple and a hint of florals on the nose.

Palate

Clean and chalky on the palate with notes of poached winter fruit and a hint of balsamic.

Finish

The finish is creamy and long with a hint of red fruit.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve chilled at 10-12°C in a white wine glass. Pairs well with shellfish, soft cheese or dishes with apple and pear.

Specifications

Name: Derringstone Pinot Meunier
Producer/Winery: Simpsons Wine Estate
Region/Country: Kent, United Kingdom
Grape variety: Pinot Meunier
Vintage: 2020
ABV: 12.5%
Size: 75 CL
Oak-aged: No
Serving temperature: 10-12°C
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: White wine glass
EAN no.: 5060670970251

Flavour Profile

Chalky · Creamy · Fruity · Elegant

Did You Know?

Simpsons Wine Estate sits on the same chalk seam that runs beneath the English Channel and continues into the Champagne region of France, part of the reason Kent has become one of the most promising areas for English wine.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Simpsons 2020 Derringstone Pinot Meunier

Why is Pinot Meunier used as a still white wine here?

Pinot Meunier is normally used for Champagne, but Simpsons Wine Estate vinifies it alone as a Blanc de Noirs with a delicate rose-gold colour.

What food pairs well with this wine?

It pairs well with shellfish, soft cheese or dishes with apple and pear.

Where is Simpsons Wine Estate located?

The estate sits on the chalk slopes of the North Downs in Kent, England.

Who founded the estate?

Charles and Ruth Simpson established Simpsons Wine Estate in 2012, having first produced wine in the South of France since 2002.

Does the wine go through malolactic fermentation?

Yes, the wine undergoes full malolactic conversion, giving it a creamy texture.

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