Nyetimber is an English sparkling wine producer based in West Sussex. The house was established in the 1990s and has become one of the most significant producers of traditional method sparkling wine in England. Their wines are made...
Nyetimber is an English sparkling wine producer based in West Sussex. The house was established in the 1990s and has become one of the most significant producers of traditional method sparkling wine in England. Their wines are made using the same méthode traditionnelle employed in Champagne, involving a secondary fermentation in the bottle and extended aging on the lees.
West Sussex's cool climate and chalky soils provide conditions similar to those of Champagne, making the region increasingly recognized for quality sparkling wine production. The area's maritime influence and chalk geology create an environment where high-acidity, lower-alcohol wines develop well, characteristics essential for structured, age-worthy sparkling wines. English sparkling producers have gained international recognition over the past two decades as climate patterns have favored consistent ripening of the classic Champagne varieties.
Nyetimber works with the traditional trio of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Their current range includes their Classic Cuvée, a non-vintage blend of these three varieties that represents the house style. The producer's commitment to extended aging on the lees before release contributes to the complexity and fine mousse characteristic of their sparkling wines.