Sidewood Vigneron's Release Chloe Cuvée Sparkling 2015

Hand-harvested 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir fruit was gently pressed, with only free-run juice selected for fermentation. Following full malolactic fermentation, the wine underwent secondary fermentation in bottle using the Méthode Traditionnelle, before spending a minimum of five years on lees. Each bottle was hand riddled and disgorged prior to release.

Stuart McCloskey, tasted 7 July 2026 "This is one seriously impressive sparkling wine. In truth, we were all taken aback by the quality-to-price ratio. I can honestly say this is the finest sparkling wine I have sampled at this price point. It shouldn't be this good.

The colour glows a deep golden straw, hinting at the maturity waiting in the glass. From the very first swirl, the bouquet is wonderfully evolved and incredibly generous. Layers of acacia honey, warm brioche, buttered croissant and toasted sourdough mingle effortlessly with roasted hazelnuts, baked apple, preserved lemon and ripe yellow orchard fruits. Extended time on lees has added remarkable complexity, yet everything remains beautifully fresh, vibrant and utterly inviting.

The palate is sumptuous. The mousse is exceptionally fine, creating a creamy, almost velvety texture that glides effortlessly across the palate. Honeyed citrus, baked apple, lemon curd and toasted almonds are wrapped in layer upon layer of brioche and delicate patisserie notes. There is genuine richness here, yet the wine never feels heavy. Instead, a bright seam of acidity slices through the generosity, carrying everything towards an impressively long, mineral-laced finish.

What impressed me most was just how complete this wine feels. I enjoy the combination of generosity and restraint - rich enough to satisfy, yet precise enough that you instinctively reach for another glass. Every element feels perfectly judged, from the luxurious texture to the pinpoint freshness that keeps the wine poised from start to finish.

Serve in a Zalto Universal stem. Throw your flutes away. Drink now or cellar for at least another five years.

PS: We have taken our full allocation. Don't come back asking for more once you've opened your first bottle - they simply won't be available. Take my word for it - this is a sparkling wine that will blow your socks off. And for the money, I honestly don't think there's a better bottle currently available. Sorry, England... as much as it pains me to say it, we simply don't produce a sparkling wine at this price that can rival this Aussie. Incredible…"