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.
