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Botham & Balfour Legend Series - Sir Geoff Hurst Cuvée 66
- Volume
- 75cl
- Vintage
- NV
- ABV
- 12%
£30.00
Member Price: £24.00
LEGEND SERIES · 1966 WORLD CUP · ENGLISH SPARKLING
In 1966, Sir Geoff Hurst made sporting history. Sixty years later, he is celebrating it with a bottle of English sparkling wine. Created by cricket legend Sir Ian Botham, footballing legend Sir Geoff Hurst and Balfour Winery, the first wine in the new Legends Series marks the anniversary of England's unforgettable World Cup triumph. Hurst became the first — and still only — player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, including the famous third goal that sealed England's 4–2 victory over West Germany. Working alongside Balfour winemaker Fergus Elias, Botham and Hurst helped create this bespoke, Pinot Noir-dominant English sparkling wine from Balfour's estate in Kent. Fresh, elegant and beautifully vibrant, Cuvée 66 brings together English winemaking and English sporting history in one very special bottle.
A sparkling tribute to England's greatest footballing moment.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance
- Pale golden straw with a fine, persistent bead and elegant mousse.
- Nose
- Fresh and expressive, with bright citrus and lime blossom alongside delicate orchard fruit and subtle brioche notes.
- Palate
- Crisp and beautifully balanced, with fresh apple, white peach and citrus fruit supported by lively English acidity and a gentle biscuity complexity from lees ageing.
- Finish
- Fresh, clean and mineral, with lingering citrus and orchard fruit and a beautifully refreshing finish.
Perfect For
- Suggested Dishes
- Perfect with oysters and shellfish, roast chicken or classic British fish and chips — the freshness and fine bubbles making it particularly good with richer or salty dishes.
- Suggested Occasions
- Made for celebrations, summer lunches, birthdays, anniversaries and those moments when only something sparkling will do.
- Suggested Sporting Occasions
- The ultimate match-day celebration wine — perfect for an England football match, a World Cup gathering or raising a glass to a famous sporting victory.
Details
- Style
- English Traditional Method Sparkling
- Country
- England
- Region
- Ken
- Appellation
- Kent
- Producer
- Balfour Winery
- Vineyard
- Balfour Estate / Hush Heath Estate, Kent
- Grape Variety
- Pinot Noir-dominant classic cuvée; full blend
- Closure
- Cork
- Drinking Window
- Drink now
- Serving Temp
- 8–10°C
- Decanting Advice
- No decanting
- Cellaring Potential
- Best enjoyed young and fresh
- Production Quantity
- Limited Edition
“A brilliant English sparkling wine with an even better story. Fresh, elegant and celebratory without being overly sweet — and knowing it was created with Geoff Hurst makes opening it feel rather special.” - Nicole T