Hambledon Vineyard Classic Cuvee Brut 1.5 Litre Magnum

Hambledon Vineyard Classic Cuvée Brut Magnum | English Sparkling Wine in Magnum Format

Hambledon Vineyard Classic Cuvée Brut Magnum 1.5 Litre showcases England’s oldest commercial vineyard’s flagship sparkling wine in an impressive large-format bottle. Crafted using the traditional method from the classic Champagne grape varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, this large-format bottle offers all the elegance and complexity of Hambledon’s award-winning sparkling wine with the added benefits that come from ageing in a larger bottle.

Also available in standard 75cl bottles.

Perfect for celebrations, weddings, anniversaries, corporate events and special occasions, the 1.5 litre magnum provides approximately twice the volume of a standard 75cl bottle whilst delivering enhanced freshness, slower maturation and exceptional ageing potential.

Produced in the chalk-rich soils of Hampshire, Hambledon Vineyard Classic Cuvée Brut reflects the unique terroir of Southern England. Benefiting from a cool climate and geology similar to Champagne’s, Hambledon has established itself as one of the leading names in premium English sparkling wine.

Hambledon Vineyard Classic Cuvée Brut Winemaking

• Grapes are hand-picked and undergo a double selection for quality, once in the vineyard and once before pressing

• Pressing occurs at the only gravity-fed, state-of-the-art winery, allowing for wines to be made with minimal intervention

• The blend is 52% Chardonnay, 32% Pinot Noir, and 17% Pinot Meunier

• The wine is a blend of two vintages

• A small percentage of the reserve wines are barrel-fermented in small French oak barrels to add extra complexity

• Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats

• The wine is then left to settle for 6 months before blending with the reserve wines and bottling

• Aged for a minimum of 35 months on lees in cellars dug into the chalk downs

Hambledon, England’s Oldest Commercial Vineyard

As England’s oldest commercial vineyard, Hambledon Vineyard has been rewriting the rules of English winemaking since 1952. Founded by trailblazer Major General Sir Guy Salisbury-Jones, the estate took a massive leap forward in 1999 when Ian Kellett took the helm.

Spotting the immense potential for English Sparkling Wine, Kellett headed to Plumpton College to study winemaking. By 2005, he launched an ambitious 10-acre experimental plot, testing 27 combinations of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier clones and rootstocks to find the perfect formula for the estate’s unique soils.

Today, Hambledon’s pedigree is undeniable. In 2023, the estate was acquired by a consortium of Berry Bros. & Rudd (the UK’s oldest wine merchant) and Symington Family Estates (the global port giants behind Cockburn’s and Dow’s) – solidifying Hambledon’s place at the absolute pinnacle of English sparkling wine.

Why Buy a Magnum of Hambledon Classic Cuvée?

Magnums of wine are prized by collectors for their slower oxygen-to-wine ratio, which preserves freshness and enhances complexity over time, while also creating a striking sense of occasion as a centrepiece, celebration standout, or memorable gift. Ideal for weddings, birthdays, Christmas, or garden parties, the Hambledon Classic Cuvée Brut Magnum delivers a premium English sparkling wine experience.

Hambledon Vineyard Classic Cuvée Brut is also available in 37.5 cl half-bottles and 75cl bottles.