{"product_id":"black-chalk-classic","title":"Black Chalk Classic","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 156.75px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.7329%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 87.9061%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aitkenwines.com\/collections\/pinot-noir\" title=\"View other Pinot Noir Wines\"\u003e46% Pinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e 42% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"View other Wines made from Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/aitkenwines.com\/collections\/chardonnay\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e, 12% Pinot Meunier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.7329%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 87.9061%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eDry, White Sparkling, Textured, Fresh, Blood Orange, Green Apple, Honey, Hazelnuts, Mineral \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.7329%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 87.9061%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eEngland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.7329%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 87.9061%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eHampshire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.7329%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 87.9061%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e75cl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.7329%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 87.9061%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e12%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.7329%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 87.9061%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aitkenwines.com\/collections\/sustainably-made-wines\" title=\"Discover our Sustainably Made Wines\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aitkenwines.com\/collections\/vegetarian-wines\" title=\"View other Products Suitable for Vegetarians\"\u003eVegetarian\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aitkenwines.com\/collections\/sustainably-made-wines\" title=\"Discover our Sustainably Made Wines\"\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"View other products suitable for Vegans\" href=\"https:\/\/aitkenwines.com\/collections\/vegan-wines\"\u003eVegan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aitkenwines.com\/collections\/sustainably-made-wines\" title=\"Discover our Sustainably Made Wines\"\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSustainable\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Chalk Classic showcases precise fruit focus with a textured palate and exceptional purity. By avoiding malolactic fermentation, the wine retains the fresh, crisp character that defines Black Chalk. Aromas of ripe blood orange citrus, along with green apple, hints of honeyed hazelnuts and smoky, chalky mineral notes are captured by the nose. On the palate this classic sparkling wine is balanced and focused with intense orchard fruits, creamy texture and a biscuit-y bite. Long, precise and crisp finish with lingering hints of hazelnut and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged for at least 22 months on lees and an additional 6 months on cork post disgorgement, the wine gains complexity and depth. A touch of oak (10%) adds subtle richness. Ideal as an aperitif with crisps and canapés, it also pairs beautifully with shellfish like oysters, crab, and prawns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eIt all started in 2015, with a leap of faith from our CEO, Jacob and grapes purchased from local Hampshire vineyards. Armed with a willingness to challenge conventions and forge our own unique path into the English wine scene, our aim was to create quality sparkling wines, showcasing the very best of Hampshire fruit - bright purity, precision and freshness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eWe launched our first wines in 2018 and since then Black Chalk has gone from strength to strength. In 2020, after 4 years of purchasing grapes, we found our new home, a group of unloved farm buildings and 12ha of established vineyards in Hampshire’s beautiful sprawling Test Valley, which we’ve transformed into BC HQ. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eMaking wine in England is as challenging as it is exciting, we want to show what that looks like in real terms; the good, the bad and everything in between. At its very heart Black Chalk has always been a winemaker led project driven by our small but hugely passionate team. That means every single team members gets involved in the vineyards and the winery, because we’re all Black Chalk winemakers at heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVineyard and Winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eIn 2020 during a challenging year for many we built our custom state of the art Hampshire winery, completed (just about) 48 hours before we started harvesting our first grapes from that year, talk about cutting it fine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eOur approach to winemaking is one of experimentation and precision. All our wines are crafted using sustainable and minimal intervention practices and we’re proud to be certified in both the vineyards and the winery by the Sustainable Wines of Great Britain. Our small winery team, Jacob, Zoë and Andy ensure every step of our winemaking is meticulously executed by hand, from clone selection to whole bunch pressing during harvest. After disgorging, each bottle undergoes a minimum of six months of aging on cork, allowing the wine to settle and fully develop its character. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn our 30 acres of estate vineyards, we grow 34 different clone and rootstock combinations of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Précoce, and Pinot Gris. All are situated on shallow soils above solid chalk and it’s this chalk that we believe provides the purity which is key to create our quality wines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Chalk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57059559014773,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/3537\/2571\/files\/28ABE8DF-6B07-42E4-83CB-97E471709F7E.jpg?v=1778773975","url":"https:\/\/aitkenwines.com\/products\/black-chalk-classic","provider":"Aitken's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}