Chapel Down Discovery Series Orange Bacchus 2022 (6 Bottles) Tenterden, Kent, England
£156.00
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This intense yet herbal wine has notes of dried fig, spice and lapsang souchong tea
Great with hard cheese such as Manchego and Parmesan.
Our winemaking team are continually experimenting with different varieties and styles, releasing limited parcels under the ‘Discovery Series’ label. This collection of vibrant English wines celebrates the art of English winemaking.
Our Orange Bacchus is a single estate Bacchus sourced from grapes grown in Hawkhurst, Kent and then aged in oak barrels. Orange wine is made in contact with the grape skins in order to extract flavour and texture in a similar way to how red wine is made.
About Chapel Down
Chapel Down is England’s leading wine producer, crafting an award-winning range of sparkling and still wines from the heart of Kent, the Garden of England. Our mission is to redefine the world’s perception of English wine. We own some of England’s finest vineyards, primarily situated on Kent’s North Downs, with a terroir similar to Champagne. Our Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Bacchus vines thrive on south-facing chalk soils, benefiting from a warm, maritime climate.
Our world-class winemaking team employs the latest techniques to produce elegant wines with balanced acidity and rich fruit characters. Our wines are served in top UK restaurants, bars, supermarkets, and independent wine merchants. We’re proud to be the Official Sparkling Wine of the England & Wales Cricket Board, Ascot Racecourse, and the Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race, as well as an Official Supplier to the London Stock Exchange. Visit us at our Tenterden winery estate for guided tours and experiences.
In a bold move to challenge outdated perceptions, we took our best-selling English sparkling wine to the Champagne region of France for a blind taste test. Under the guise of “Chapelle en Bas,” we invited French consumers to compare our Brut to a major Champagne brand. The verdict? A staggering 60% preferred Chapel Down. French locals and tourists alike praised our wine as “fresher” and “crisper,” with some shocked to discover its English origins.This blind tasting was part of our mission to change the way the world thinks about English wine. We’re proud to showcase the exceptional quality of our sparkling wines, perfect for celebrating life’s special moments.
Watch our campaign video, released during English Wine Week 2023, and discover why Chapel Down is the fresher way to celebrate.
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