The origins of the house date back as far as 1086, with an entry in the Domesday Book for the Manor of Nyetimber, which means `new timbered house`. The original vineyards extended to some 14 hectares, planted on gentle south-facing slopes of greensand and chalk, with the classic grape varieties of the Champagne region. The climate here allows for the slow ripening of grapes resulting in optimum levels of ripeness and acidity. Using only estate-grown grapes from their own vineyards ensures that only the finest fruit is used to craft globally acclaimed Nyetimber wines. This combined with careful choices of when to harvest and meticulous attention to detail all create quality wines.