Domaine Hugo

Domaine Hugo is an English wine producer located in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, known for its biodynamic and organic English sparkling wines. The vineyard is situated on the chalky soils of Botley's Farm, a property that has been in the family of the founder, Hugo Stewart, for five generations.

Key aspects of Domaine Hugo:

• Biodynamic Farming: Hugo Stewart is a strong proponent of biodynamic viticulture, a practice he adopted during his time in France where he co-founded a biodynamic winery, Les Clos Perdus. He brought this philosophy back to his family's farm in 2015 and planted Champagne varieties on the south-facing chalk soils. The vineyard is certified organic and biodynamic.

• Collaboration: The project is a collaboration between Hugo Stewart, who focuses on the viticulture, and winemaker Daniel Ham of Offbeat Wines, who is responsible for the winemaking.

• Winemaking Style: They produce traditional method sparkling wines and a semi-sparkling Col Fondo. The winemaking is low-intervention, using native yeasts for fermentation, and the wines are typically unfined, unfiltered, and have no added sulfur.

• Wines: The primary wine is a single-vineyard, traditional method sparkling wine called "Hugo," which is a field blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Gris. The wines are noted for their complexity and character, often described as having notes of brioche, citrus, and a vibrant acidity.

• Recognition: Domaine Hugo is the only English member of Renaissance des Appellations-Return to Terroir, a highly regarded international group of biodynamic wine producers founded by Nicolas Joly. Their wines have also received critical acclaim, including a trophy for "Best Vintage Classic Cuvée" at the WineGB 2025 awards.