The best wines of Sussex

Discover the best wines of Sussex of England as well as the best winemakers of Sussex and estates of Sussex to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Sussex and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Sussex by region

Looking for a good wine of Sussex of England among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Sussex. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Sussex with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Sussex

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Want to buy a red wine of Sussex cheap or sell a red wine of Sussex at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Sussex

Red wines from the region of Sussex go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef mironton, light stuffed tomatoes or roast duck in the oven.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Sussex

On the nose the red wine of the region of Sussex. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, microbio or oak.

The best vintages in red wine of Sussex

  • 2020With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.58/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.54/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Sussex

  • Pinot Noir
  • Regent
  • Dornfelder
  • Rondo
  • Bacchus
  • Triomphe

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Sussex

A wine route planned in the region of Sussex? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Sussex.

Discovering the wine region of Sussex

English wine county in the south-east, 28% of British wine and home to the great sparklers. Chalky clay-limestone soils (extension of the Paris Basin, same as Champagne). Signature traditional-method sparklers: lively and chiselled with notes of green apple, citrus, brioche, white flowers and a chalky mineral touch, fine bubble — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, 15 months on lees. Cool-climate acidity and finesse.

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Great white wines of Sussex

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Sussex

White wines from the region of Sussex go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of quebec style barbecued salmon, cuttlefish with cider or courgette cake with bacon and goat cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Sussex

On the nose the white wine of the region of Sussex. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, tropical or citrus and sometimes also flavors of lime, lemon or grass.

The best vintages in white wine of Sussex

  • 2011With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Sussex

  • Bacchus
  • Ortega
  • Chardonnay
  • Siegerrebe
  • Huxelrebe
  • Faberrebe

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Sussex

A wine route planned in the region of Sussex? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Sussex.

Discover the grape variety: Schönburger

Supple and aromatic reds to drink young with a clear ruby robe, soft tannins and an airy palate with fresh acidity, signature musky aromas, red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and floral notes. Fresh northern profile. Grown in Germany, England and Canada, well-adapted to northern viticultural climates, offering accessible reds. German black grape obtained in 1979 at Geisenheim (Pinot Noir x Pirovano 1).

Great sparkling wines of Sussex

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Sussex

Sparkling wines from the region of Sussex go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of lamb with okra sauce, radicchio and pancetta rolls or fried rice with vegetables.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Sussex

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Sussex. often reveals types of flavors of cream, oaky or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, butter or green apple. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Sussex. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Sussex

  • 2019With an average score of 4.33/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.20/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Sussex

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Meunier

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Sussex

A wine route planned in the region of Sussex? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Sussex.

The word of the wine: Sommelier

Person working in a restaurant and responsible for the wine service. The head sommelier is responsible for putting together the wine list, managing the sommelier brigade, and ensuring the sale of wines according to the dishes (food and wine pairing).

Great pink wines of Sussex

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Sussex

Pink wines from the region of Sussex go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast veal with caramelized carrots, potato and bacon omelette or duck legs with honey.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Sussex

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Sussex. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or earth.

The best vintages in pink wine of Sussex

  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Sussex

  • Pinot Noir
  • Rondo
  • Dornfelder
  • Bacchus
  • Reichensteiner
  • Madeleine Angevine

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Sussex

A wine route planned in the region of Sussex? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Sussex.

Discover the grape variety: Müller-Thurgau

Light, aromatic whites with a tender palate and moderate acidity, with muscat-like aromas of white flowers, apple, citrus, peach and honeyed notes. Made as easy dry whites, popular semi-dry wines and some sparkling cuvées. Widely planted in Germany (Rheinhessen, Baden), northern Italy (Alto Adige, Trentino), Austria, Switzerland, Hungary and Japan. Cross of riesling × madeleine royale created in 1882 by Hermann Müller in Geisenheim.

Great sweet wines of Sussex

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Sussex

Sweet wines from the region of Sussex go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Sussex

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Sussex. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Sussex

  • 2010With an average score of 3.20/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 2.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 2.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 2.70/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Sussex

  • Dornfelder
  • Rondo

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Sussex

A wine route planned in the region of Sussex? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Sussex.

The word of the wine: Perlant

Said of a slightly effervescent wine.

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