Drop of the Day – No.1 Reserve Blanc de Blancs NV

For the very first time No.1 Family Estate has released their No.1 Reserve Blanc de Blancs NV in a MAGNUM!

This elegant Marlborough Méthode Traditionelle has been held on lees, in the magnum bottle, for six and a half years. It delights with delicate bubbles and a seamless palate with rich biscuity notes, focused fruit yeast and a lengthy finish that is delicate and fresh.

Each year, the winemaking team at No.1 Family Estate put aside a limited amount of their Cuvée No.1 Blanc de Blancs for long-term lees ageing, which becomes No.1 Reserve NV.  Owner and Winemaker Daniel Le Brun says;

“While I love the elegance and finesse of our Cuvée No.1 NV, which currently has at least 18 months on lees, it is immensely rewarding to see how the ageing process evolves this Méthode from being an aperitif style to a fuller expression of a Blanc de Blancs as No.1 Reserve. It is exciting and surprising to experience the development and potential of the Chardonnay grape.” Daniel Le Brun, Owner & Winemaker.

Recently receiving 5 stars by the Dish Tasting Panel, this magnum is not just double the volume, the ageing process in the larger magnum bottle (1500mls) brings its own nuances to their classic No.1 Reserve NV.

A limited release, with each bottle carefully numbered and labelled by hand.

Daniel is a Marlborough pioneer who hails from 12 generations Champagne vignerons. His team craft their wine in Marlborough, in the traditional method of his homeland.

Dish Recipe Pairings:
This wine is gorgeous when paired with fresh fish dishes like our South of the Border recipe or our Oysters with Kaffir Lime Leaf Vinegar Granita as the lightness of a blanc de blancs doesn't overpower the delicate flavours of seafood. Another great combination is fish and chips, cheeses such as camembert, or chicken like our Karaage recipe as the acidity helps cut through the richness of the grease but again doesn't overpower the delicate flavour of fish or chicken.