United Kingdom, Kent
Bacchus
Description
Chapel Down Bacchus is an aromatic white wine with aromas of grapefruit, melon and green apple. The palate has fresh flavours of citrus, melon, and pineapple which lead to a crisp finish.
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
dry
Soil Type
Fruit is sourced from vineyards in Kent (90%) with the balance from East Sussex (8%) and Essex (2%). Grapes are grown predominantly on single and double guyot pruning systems, on varied soils including, chalk, clay and loam soils.
Viticulture
Fruit is sourced from vineyards in Kent (90%) with the balance from East Sussex (8%) and Essex (2%). Grapes are grown predominantly on single and double guyot pruning systems, on varied soils including, chalk, clay and loam soils.
Vinification
Whole-bunch pressing retains the aromatic purity of this wine which is fermented at cool temperatures. Blending and clarification takes place after six months on lees in tank.
Maturation
Six months on lees in Tank
