{"title":"Leonardslee","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"leonardslee-brut","title":"Leonardslee Brut Reserve 2021","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003eLeonardslee Wine Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage marks a stellar year for the Leonardslee vineyard, perfectly positioned on a sheltered, south-facing slope that capitalised on the exceptional conditions of the season. Benefiting from a challenging yet fruitful cold and wet winter that delayed bud burst, followed by ideal conditions at flowering and a record-breaking long summer, the vines yielded fruit of outstanding quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003eThe winemaking process, tailored to enhance the unique characteristics of the 2021 harvest, involved hand-harvesting grapes in the cool of the morning, followed by a combination of stainless steel and French oak barrel fermentation. This approach, along with a careful blend including 6% reserve wine and a patient 36-month bottle maturation, has resulted in a wine that embodies the essence of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003eIt presents a vibrant intensity, balanced acidity, and a symphony of green apple, berry, and subtle brioche notes, culminating in a tangy finish with a fresh floral aftertaste.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW250056974 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250056974 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Stewed apple, evocatively smoky aromas. Fine mousse. Tangy acid. Nice biscuity, toasty and yeasty autolysis. Succulent, umami-opulent palate. Complex and harmoniously rounded. Saline finish. Lovely energy and core focus, steely but also lots of joy here. Smart stuff. Hard to criticise.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/winegb.co.uk\/our-wines\/winegb-awards-winners-2025\/winegb-awards-2025-winners-catalogue\/\" title=\"WineGB Awards 2025 Best SWGB 2025 Leonardslee Reserve Brut 2021\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWineGB Awards 2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Really savoury, a rich, bready, hedonistic style that has lovely mouthwatering acidity too. Long, layered and toasty.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mastersofwine.org\/susie-barrie-mw\" title=\"Leonardslee Wine Review\"\u003eSusie Barrie, MW\u003c\/a\u003e, Decanter Vintage English Sparkling panel tasting, July 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Some mayblossom notes and deeper, more mushroomy, creamy layers. The mousse is fine and creamy, and the wine offers impressive depth of flavour. Expansive on the finish.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Rebecca Palmer, Decanter Vintage English Sparkling panel tasting, July 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leonardslee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56444401975682,"sku":"11531","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2403\/5077\/files\/11531.png?v=1784284159"},{"product_id":"leonardslee-brut-reserve-2021-copy","title":"Leonardslee Brut Rosé 2021","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003eLeonardslee Wine Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003eFollowing a challenging start with spring frosts, the season evolved into one of unparalleled growth, underpinned by ideal weather conditions. The warm weather from late spring, a brief interlude of rain in August, and a September heatwave led to the earliest harvest in Leonardslee's history, producing fruit that was both clean and rich in flavour, with exceptional ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003eThe meticulous winemaking process began with the hand-harvesting of grapes at dawn, followed by hand sorting and whole-bunch pressing. Only the finest free-run juice was fermented in stainless steel to preserve its delicate taste and uniqueness. Through full malolactic fermentation, we softened the natural acidity of the 2021 harvest, adding a creamy texture and depth to the wine. After undergoing a second fermentation in the bottle and maturing for about 36 months, the wine was finally disgorged, corked, and labelled. This vintage stands out with its rose gold colour, vibrant red berry and Turkish Delight aromas, and a refreshing palate of strawberry, nougat, and grapefruit, finished with a fine, soft mousse that delights the senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"Red fruits and a touch of wild strawberry. Fresh, fruity and bready on the palate with mouth-watering acidity. Fine mousse carries cherry, almond and biscuit notes. Slightly phenolic on the finish with a serious gastronomic feel.\"\u003cspan\u003e - Decanter Vintage English Sparkling panel tasting, July 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leonardslee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56444452766082,"sku":"11532","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2403\/5077\/files\/Untitleddesign_2.png?v=1772748570"},{"product_id":"leonardslee-blanc-de-blancs-2020","title":"Leonardslee Blanc de Blancs 2020","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003eLeonardslee Wine Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--black\"\u003eIndulge in the exquisite 2020 Blanc de Blancs from Leonardslee Family Vineyards, a wine that captures the heart and soul of the Leonardslee vineyard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--black\"\u003eThe 2020 vintage at Leonardslee Family Vineyards was marked by a climactic journey from a cooler start to a warm, bountiful autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--black\"\u003eThis resulted in a late harvest, ideal for producing sparkling wines with crisp acidity, rich flavours, and exceptional ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--black\"\u003eCrafted exclusively from 100% Chardonnay, the complexity of the Blanc de Blancs is a delightful surprise to wine enthusiasts. A patient 48-month bottle maturation has further enhanced the wine, resulting in an expression that truly embodies the essence of the vintage. Its versatility makes it perfect for enjoying now or as a unique wine gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Restrained and bready with gentle nutty notes and a hint of praline. Ripe nectarine, quince and baked apple bring richness to a fresh, harmonious palate. Fine mousse and silky texture give persistence and finesse. Elegant, integrated and long with quiet depth.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Decanter Vintage English Sparkling panel tasting, July 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leonardslee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56444470722946,"sku":"11539","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2403\/5077\/files\/11539.png?v=1784284370"},{"product_id":"leonardslee-blanc-de-blancs","title":"Leonardslee Blanc de Blancs","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeonardslee Blanc de Blancs is a premium, traditional method English sparkling wine from Sussex crafted entirely from Chardonnay that marries the signature laser-like precision of cool-climate terroir with an incredibly rich, extended lees-aged complexity: on the nose it shows crisp green apple, fresh lemon curd, and white peach layered with fragrant elderflower, freshly baked brioche, toasted almonds, and a distinct, chalky marine mineral undertone; the palate is medium-bodied, sharp, and beautifully effervescent, with flavours of lime sorbet, crunchy pear, and juicy grapefruit supported by notes of creamy butterscotch, light honey, pastry crust, and a finely textured, persistent mousse, sometimes edging into riper hints of yellow plum, while its elegant structure and a mouth-watering, vibrant acidity keep it exceptionally focused and balanced; the finish is remarkably long, clean, and dry, lingering on citrus zest, delicate biscuit crumbs, and a refreshing, saline-flecked minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leonardslee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56756285931906,"sku":"11539","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"leonardslee-brut-reserve","title":"Leonardslee Brut Reserve","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeonardslee Brut Reserve is a premium, traditional method English sparkling wine from Sussex that serves as a beautifully balanced expression of the house style, combining bright orchard fruit with the classic, comforting autolytic depth of lees aging: on the nose it shows crisp green apple, fresh white pear, and lemon zest layered with fragrant elderflower, freshly baked brioche, toasted hazelnuts, and a distinct, chalky mineral undertone; the palate is medium-bodied, sharp, and beautifully effervescent, with flavours of lime sorbet, crunchy pear, and juicy red apple supported by notes of creamy butterscotch, light honey, pastry crust, and a finely textured, persistent mousse, sometimes edging into riper hints of yellow plum and red fruit nuances, while its elegant structure and a mouth-watering, vibrant acidity keep it exceptionally focused and balanced; the finish is long, clean, and dry, lingering on citrus zest, delicate biscuit crumbs, and a refreshing, saline-flecked minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leonardslee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56756291469698,"sku":"11531","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"leonardslee-brut-rose","title":"Leonardslee Brut Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeonardslee Brut Rosé is a premium, traditional method English sparkling rosé wine from West Sussex that combines a bright, summer-berry fruitiness with a beautifully sophisticated, creamy autolytic depth from dedicated lees aging: on the nose it shows fresh wild strawberry, crunchy red cherry, and ripe cranberry layered with fragrant rose petals, warm buttery shortbread, sliced almonds, and a distinct, chalky mineral undertone; the palate is medium-bodied, sharp, and beautifully effervescent, with flavours of pink grapefruit, tart raspberry, and juicy red apple supported by notes of creamy vanilla, light redcurrant pastry, and a finely textured, persistent mousse, sometimes edging into riper hints of red plum, while its elegant structure and a mouth-watering, vibrant cool-climate acidity keep it exceptionally focused and balanced; the finish is long, clean, and dry, lingering on red berry skins, delicate biscuit crumbs, and a refreshing, saline-flecked minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leonardslee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56756291928450,"sku":"11532","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/generalwine.com\/es\/collections\/leonardslee.oembed","provider":"The General Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}