Chilworth Manor, Brut Rosé, 2022
Chilworth Manor, Brut Rosé, 2022
- 75cl
- 12%
- Rosé Sparkling
- Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
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Optimal drinking window: 2026 - 2030
Chilworth Manor sits quietly in the Surrey countryside, the kind of estate that's been making increasingly serious sparkling wine without ever quite shouting about it. This Brut Rosé is a blend built around Pinot Noir, with Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay filling in the edges, and it shows the kind of confidence English fizz has found over the last decade: proper red berry fruit, a savoury brioche undertow from time on lees, and the sort of chalky, saline finish that reminds you England's best vineyards sit on the same seams of chalk as Champagne.
We'd pour it as a refreshing aperitif, or alongside some good charcuterie.
This is a wine at its best in its youth, with the red fruit character at its most vivid right now. Over the next year or two expect the brioche and lees-derived notes to become a touch more pronounced as the fruit settles back slightly.
Tasting Notes
AppearancePale salmon-pink with a fine, persistent mousse.
NoseCrisp red berries, redcurrant and strawberry, layered with a light brioche note from time on lees.
PalateBright and precise, with red fruit at its core and a chalky, saline backbone that keeps it taut rather than soft.
FinishClean, dry, and refreshingly long for its weight.
Overall impressionA lively, confident English sparkling rosé built for drinking young and often.
Food Pairings
In Surrey, this style of sparkling rosé would traditionally accompany afternoon tea with delicate sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and strawberries. The wine's acidity and bubbles cut through rich foods like smoked salmon canapés or soft cheeses, whilst its fruit character complements seasonal English berries and light summer fare. Local game birds and charcuterie boards also pair beautifully with the wine's savoury finish and elegant structure.
We think this wine would go well with
Serve well chilled, around 8-10°C, straight from an ice bucket if the weather allows. No decanting needed. A tulip-shaped glass rather than a flat coupe will help keep the bubbles and aromatics intact for longer.
The vineyards sit beside the historic Chilworth Manor in Surrey's Surrey Hills, benefiting from the region's chalky soils and moderate maritime climate. The site's elevation and south-facing slopes provide good drainage and sun exposure, whilst the cooling influence of the English climate preserves the natural acidity essential for quality sparkling wine production.
Surrey Hills is part of England's emerging sparkling wine region, sharing similar chalk geology with Champagne. The area benefits from a cooler climate than France's champagne region, which helps retain crisp acidity in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. English sparkling wines have gained international recognition for their precision and elegance, with Surrey producers increasingly focusing on classic method production.
FAQs
What does this wine taste like?
Crisp red berry fruit with a savoury brioche edge and a chalky, dry finish, in the traditional method English sparkling style.
When should I drink this wine?
It's ready now and best enjoyed over the next few years rather than cellared long term.
What food pairs well with this wine?
Smoked fish, soft cheeses, charcuterie, or simply on its own as an aperitif.
How should I serve it?
Chilled to around 8-10°C in a tulip glass, no decanting required.
Is this wine worth cellaring?
Not really the point here: it's made for lively, early drinking rather than long ageing.
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