Langham Wine Estate

Langham Wine Estate sits in the Wessex wine region approximately 10 minutes from Dorchester, Dorset. The 34-hectare vineyard occupies a south-facing position at 80 to 110 meters elevation, protected from harsh coastal elements by rolling hills and surrounding vegetation. This positioning delivers cool temperatures that preserve the high natural acidity essential for quality sparkling wine production.

• 34 hectares in Dorset, within the Wessex wine region
• South-facing slopes at 80-110 meters elevation
• Protected from coastal weather by hills and vegetation
• Approximately 10 minutes from Dorchester town center

The vineyard sits on a complex geology of chalk, clay, and flint over Kimmeridgian and Portlandian limestone derived from Corallian strata. This limestone-rich foundation draws direct comparisons with the classic soils of Champagne and Chablis, providing excellent drainage and mineral input that informs the structure and length in Langham's wines.

• Chalk, clay, and flint over Kimmeridgian and Portlandian limestone
• Corallian strata origin shared with premium sparkling and white wine regions
• Well-draining geology supports vine stress and concentration
• Mineral-rich soils contribute to the signature character of the Blanc de Blancs

The Langham family's connection with viticulture began as a hobby, with the original vineyard planted by John Langham at the family's Bingham's Melcombe home. Justin Langham transformed this into a commercial operation in 2009, establishing the estate at Crawthorne Farm with an initial 30-acre planting. By 2024 the estate had grown to its current 34 hectares, operating as a fully integrated single-estate producer from grape to bottle.

• Origins as a hobby vineyard planted by John Langham at Bingham's Melcombe
• Commercial venture launched by Justin Langham in 2009 at Crawthorne Farm
• Initial planting of 30 acres, expanded to 34 hectares by 2024
• Single-estate model maintains full control of production from vineyard to bottle

Head winemaker Tommy Grimshaw, recognized as one of England's best young wine talents, leads a low-intervention approach across the estate. All wines undergo spontaneous fermentation using wild yeasts, with no fining or filtration applied. This hands-off philosophy results in wines that are both vegan and vegetarian friendly, while expressing the full character of the estate's Dorset terroir.

• Tommy Grimshaw leads winemaking, recognized among England's top young talents
• Spontaneous wild fermentation used throughout production
• No fining or filtration applied to any wines
• All wines are vegan and vegetarian friendly

Langham Wine Estate has built one of the most decorated records in English wine. The estate won the IWSC Sparkling Wine Producer of the Year award in 2020, defeating established Champagne houses and producers from around the world. In 2025 the estate repeated the achievement, winning the IWSC Sparkling Wine Producer Trophy again while also sweeping the WineGB Awards with eight trophies including the Supreme Champion title. The Perpetual Blanc de Blancs received the first ever 99-point score in WineGB Awards history.

• IWSC Sparkling Wine Producer of the Year 2020, beating Champagne houses
• IWSC Sparkling Wine Producer Trophy winner 2025
• Eight trophies at WineGB Awards 2025, including Supreme Champion
• First ever 99-point score at WineGB Awards for Perpetual Blanc de Blancs