Our Wines

A Vineyard with a View

We are proud to have joined the evolving English wine story, and see ourselves as pioneers, pushing at the boundaries whilst at the forefront of a wonderful new journey.

Selected, crafted and nurtured, our wines deliver the best that Louma’s environment can give.

Family owned, our vineyard spans 33 acres on West Dorset’s Jurassic coast. With its rolling seaside hills and coastal breezes this is a very special place to make wine. It has a range of slopes and climatic differences that give our vineyard team and winemakers a comprehensive set of opportunities to highlight their skills and make the best Dorset wines.

Set within our 100 acre farm and retreat are the two vineyards that were first planted in 2006. Collectively they are now home to almost 30,000 vines and are sensitively planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier and new plantings of Pinot Gris and Divico.

We give a huge amount of love to our soil and vines, which shows in the fruits of our labour and the quality of our wine. Every step in the production of our wines is overseen by our team, from grape growing and pruning through to winemaking and bottling.

We are committed to constantly improve our performance in terms of environmental, social and economic sustainability and aim to minimise any impact on the environment.

Our English Wines

As Louma we produce two signature sparkling wines, our Special Cuvée and Rosé and three still wines: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Rosé.

We have created our wines to be shared with family and friends. Delicious, elegant, and perfectly balanced, with a unique character and like everything we do at Louma, our wines are made with the utmost care and respect for the environment.

With an enticing golden hue and brimming with exquisite bubbles, our Special Cuvée, a blend of the classic grapes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, is a vintage traditional-method wine that has aromas of brioche and toasted nuts and a lively refreshing zestiness.

Reminiscent of a summer sunset our lively Sparkling Rosé is bursting with tiny persistent bubbles and expressive aromas of strawberries complementing its floral freshness.

Our still red and white wines are made from single grape varieties and our rosé is a blend, all of which reflect the distinct and attractive aromas we’ve come to expect from our grapes.

Nick Lane, our Winemaker

“I have been part of the Louma journey since the beginning of 2021 and immediately connected with their holistic, yet pragmatic vision and business ambitions. As for contributing to their wine styles, I have been able to draw upon my previous experience at Cloudy Bay in the cool climates of New Zealand and the Champagne houses; Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Dom Pérignon for Louma’s still and sparkling wine. The team at Louma are the stewards of a unique vineyard that harnesses both the essence of the English countryside and the maritime influences of the sea.”

Jonathan Atkin, our Vineyard Manager

“My team and I look after the vineyard using regenerative practices. We are devoted viticulturists, nurturing the vines throughout each season, ensuring the best quality fruit come each harvest. We believe that our regenerative approach is reflected in our wine, creating unique character and taste: each drop a testament to the team and the glorious West Dorset hills on which every grape is grown.

Throughout the years we are learning from our vines and constantly trying to improve our practices, whether that’s introducing livestock to the vineyard, companion planting, or planning for the changeable climate. “

louma farm walk through a dorset vineyard

Regeneration

It’s no secret that the community surrounding English sparkling wine has blossomed in the last few years, development we attribute to our landscape’s unique location and the Earth’s evolving climate. This is why regeneration is at the heart of our cultivation philosophy – our vineyard is nearly 20 years old, and we intend for it to see decades more harvests as the land only becomes healthier.

Throughout the year and especially during certain seasons, you’ll find our sheep hiding amongst the vines, grazing the weeds that challenge our vines and in turn fertilising the land with the nutrients needed to grow the happiest fruit. Meanwhile, the CO₂ produced by fermenting grape juice produces a nutrient-rich freshwater algae which we in turn use in our animal feed.