Product Details
Description
Harrow & Hope’s Brut Rosé 2020 is a truly special vintage, offering an opulent and fruit-forward expression of English sparkling rosé. Despite the challenges of 2020, this vintage benefited from an exceptionally ripe and concentrated crop, resulting in a wine with remarkable purity, softness, and elegance. While the blend and winemaking process remain the same as previous releases, this edition stands out with its unique character. Each sip glides effortlessly across the palate, delivering a delicate balance of red fruit intensity, freshness, and finesse. Brut Rosé is already stunning and promises even greater complexity as it ages.
History and Winemaking
Harrow & Hope is known for making some of England’s best sparkling wines, crafted from their single vineyard in Marlow. The 2020 vintage stands out for its small, concentrated harvest, giving the wine great depth of flavour. Made with a classic Champagne blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, and 20% Pinot Meunier, 30% of the base wine is barrel-fermented, which adds texture. Aged for 30 months on lees, this Rosé has both richness and finesse, making it one of the most exciting releases from Harrow & Hope yet.
Tasting Notes
Hints of citrus zest and delicate pastry notes greet you on the nose. The palate feels silky and refined, balancing ripe summer fruit with fresh, mineral-driven acidity. A long, elegant finish leaves a lingering impression of soft berries and subtle spice.
Pairings
This versatile and elegant sparkling rosé pairs wonderfully with smoked salmon, crab, or tuna tartare. Its bright fruit and freshness also complement duck, charcuterie, or creamy cheeses like Brillat-Savarin. For a delightful contrast, try it with strawberries and cream or a light berry tart.
Extra Information
- Producer: Harrow & Hope
- Region: Marlow, England
- Country: United Kingdom
- Grape Variety: 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier
- Fermentation: 30% barrel fermentation
- Lees Ageing: 30 months
- Total Acidity: 7.3 g/L
- Residual Sugar: 7.8 g/L
- Style: Elegant, Fruit-Forward, Silky
