Their search led them to the chalk downlands of Hampshire, where south-facing slopes, pure chalk soils and a secluded valley offered ideal conditions for exceptional sparkling wine.
Across 130 acres, Coates & Seely grows only the classic Champagne varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier), handcrafting wines that express the distinctive character of England's chalk terroir.
The result is a collection of premium English sparkling wines that win major national and international awards and stand alongside the world's most prestigious names.
From royal palaces and Michelin-starred restaurants to the iconic George V in Paris, where Coates & Seely remains the only English wine listed, the wines have earned a reputation for quality and distinction.
At its heart, Coates & Seely is about proving what English sparkling wine can achieve: world-class wines rooted in their land.
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