Lucie & Jules at Ham Street have been building up quite the stash of delights in their cellar – wines from their first vintages, produced in the tiniest quantities. We count ourselves very lucky to be able to share some of these with you now.
Alongside the new limited releases, we've also received a nice top-up of their brilliant 2023 Pet Nat.
For those unfamiliar, Ham Street is the project of husband & wife team Lucie & Jules, who planted four hectares of vines in 2019 on the edge of the Romney Marshes.
Certified biodynamic and following regenerative agricultural practices, the pair have a keen understanding that improving soil health and not upsetting the natural balance is the key to healthy fruit, and happy wines. Their first zero-sulphur releases were made in collaboration with Nic & Dan at Offbeat, Wiltshire.
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SPARKLING
NEW 2021 - Blanc de Blancs - Chardonnay
From their first harvest, aged in barrel 10 months before 20 months on the lees - a thrilling traditional method sparkling, bright, energetic and incredibly elegant. Only 216 bottles.
WHITE
NEW 2022 - Chardonnay - Chardonnay
The latest in their series of single barrel releases - from the bountiful '22 vintage. Fermentation and ageing for 20 months in Burgundy barrel before bottling in summer, 2024. Intensely mineral, long and complex - a beautiful wine. Only 144 bottles.
RED
NEW 2022 - Field Blend Reserve - Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Bacchus, Pinot Gris
The joyful result of holding back two barrels of their 22 Field Blend for 20 months of extended ageing. A wine that already had layers of complexity, has deepened with extra time in barrel, filling out its corners and gaining a long, soft finish.