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Chapel Down Kits Coty Bacchus
£35.50
An award-winning barrel-fermented dry white wine made from 100% Bacchus grown in a single vineyard plot in the heart of the North Downs, Kent. Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Bacchus is a complex and expressive wine, with enticing notes of tropical fruit and a generous dose of citrus, providing well-balanced freshness.
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At a Glance
England
White
12.5
Medium
2022
Established in 2002 in the town of Tenterden, Kent, Chapel Down is one of the longest-running producers of English wine. Although officially established in 2002, the history of viticulture on the site dates back to the late 1970s when the first vines were planted. Today, the estate still encompasses the original plot planted in the 1970s, but has since expanded its acreage under vine throughout the North Downs and beyond, with over 1,000 acres under vine. Kit’s Coty is the best plot on their estate, comprising 100acres in the heart of the Downs.
Chapel Down currently grows both Chardonnay and Bacchus on their Kit’s Coty vineyard plot. With a southerly aspect that ensures the vines capture sunlight all season, a warm maritime climate, and soils rich in chalk and clay that help retain heat while providing excellent drainage to prevent waterlogging, the plot is ideally suited for growing Bacchus and Chardonnay. Led by Richard Lewis, Chapel Down employs a holistic approach to viticulture management, prioritising cultural methods to minimise the need for pesticides and herbicides. The vineyard team uses an innovative approach to managing the estate, utilising data to inform their decisions, from planting new vines to managing existing ones.
Originally from Germany, Bacchus has become a signature English grape variety over the last 20 years, thanks to its suitability for the climate. Created in the 1930s as a cross between Silvaner, Riesling and Müller-Thurgau, it became commercially available in the 1970s. The Bacchus grapes grown on Chapel Down’s estate are hand-picked, selecting only the ripest grapes, and then whole bunch pressed. The must then undergoes fermentation in third- and fourth-use French oak casks for 9 months to create a more complex palate against the otherwise fresh and aromatic profile of the grape.
The resulting wine is rich and complex, with the oak influence perfectly complementing the fresh and expressive tropical notes of the grape. With enticing notes of pineapple, elderflower, and grapefruit, well-integrated oak flavours, and zippy acidity, all supported by a complex yet fresh profile. The perfect pairing is with white fish dishes, such as those with citrus sauces, or with asparagus risotto.
The exceptional quality of Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Bacchus has gained recognition in the industry, having been awarded a Gold Medal at the WineGB Awards in 2024 and 2025, and winning the Trophy in 2023.
