During the height of English Wine Week, WineGB announced their results, with Langham Wine’s Blanc de Blancs 2018 receiving Gold.
The judging panel was lead by co-chairs, Susie Barrie MW and Oz Clarke.
Susie Barrie had the following to say about the range of wines entered this year: “We were absolutely thrilled with the quality of the whole range of wines that we tasted this year. There were some fabulous wines in both still and sparkling style categories, which shows just how exciting and dynamic the UK now is as a wine region. What’s terrific is that the wins come from both the largest producers and some of the smallest, and from long established to newcomers. We’ve also awarded medals to wines from every region in the country, showing the scope of styles and grape varieties. Huge congratulations to all the medal winners!”
Langham Blanc de Blancs is a showcase of the exceptional quality Chardonnay that is grown in their vineyard. This particular release, from 2018, comes from one of the most celebrated vintages in recent history.
Speaking about the wine, the team at Langham said: “When our winemaking team create our Blanc de Blancs, they are looking to make a wine with a rich, complex palate. This wine tends to have slightly longer lees aging than our other wines – usually around 24 months aging in the bottle – and offers up nutty aromas and great weight on the palate.”
