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A sparkling English wine took first prize in an international competition, beating the major French champagne producers, including the Champagne Louis Roederer and Bollinger.

The Nyetimber’s Classic Cuvee 2003, which is made in Sussex has been crowned world champion of sparkling wines in the competition organized by the Italian magazine dedicated to wine Euposia.
Now in its second year, the competition attracts Bollicine del Mondo sparkling wines from around the world. The wines are tasted blind to a panel of judges, including wine.

Nyetimber wine, made from Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Black is described as having “” aromas of mandarin, vanilla and lemons, as well as flavors “and apricot shortbread, there is also” a note bisque which plays a supporting role “.

The sparkling wine Pinot Black Camel Valley Brut, which is made to Bodmin, in Cornwall, are also in the top 10.

English wines, which cost less than £ 30 per bottle, were in competition with the leading manufacturers of the Champagne region in France.

The sparkling wine Nyetimber’s Blanc de Blancs 2001 was ranked in the top 12 wines of the competition, a total of 52 reference.

Eric hareem, the owner of Nyetimber in West Chiltington, Sussex, said that the success of this wine is due to the summer heatwave of 2003, which produced the grape winner.

He said: “This has really been a very exciting year for us all. This is an important victory on the international stage and win cons of champagne is extremely rewarding. ”

Beppe Giuliano, director of Euposia said: “It is a remarkable success for England and my congratulations go to Nyetimber for their victory. ”

“We were so impressed by the great diversity of wine regions that were represented in this competition. ”

Bob Lindo (corr), Camel Valley, said the results were a victory “for the British.”

He said: “The fact that the wines were judged blind really shows that we beat everyone fair and square. To say that we have to beat Bollinger is simply remarkable. ”

Nyetimber vineyards have been planted for the first time in Sussex in 1988. The aim was to make sparkling wine quality that could compete with the champagne.

Southern England has soil similar to soil in the Champagne region.

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