Black Goose by Saddle Goose

Black Goose by Saddle Goose

Location: Kent, England
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Style: Traditional-Method English Sparkling | Blanc de Noirs | Minimal Intervention

pure, fine-bubbled with a creamy texture balanced by a taut finish | bright red-berries, crisp orchard fruit | toasted brioche

Winemaker(s): Saddle Goose — a tiny, idealistic English wine project founded by Adam, built on regenerative farming, low-intervention winemaking, eco-glass and recycled packaging. The spirit of the estate is playful and contrarian: doing things differently even when it looks foolish, inspired by ancestral methods and a desire to push the boundaries of English wine.

Winemaking: Traditional method; Pinot Noir pressed gently to keep colour minimal; fermented with minimal intervention and aged 37 months on lees before disgorgement. Limited production: just 854 bottles.

Name Meaning: “Blanc de Noirs” means “white from black,” referencing white sparkling wine made from dark-skinned grapes. “Saddle Goose” is an old English term for a fool — a tongue-in-cheek nod to how audacious (even foolish) it seemed to make natural-leaning, experimental English wine when the project began.

Interesting Fact: The estate donates a portion of profits to waterfowl conservation — a playful echo of the name and a genuine sustainability commitment.

Serve With: Ideal as an aperitif; brilliant with oysters, scallops, smoked salmon, soft cheeses or creamy mushroom dishes.

When to drink at Christmas: For an absolute treat instead of Champagne