Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $48.08Original GBP 36.00≈ €43.12Per bottle, derived from case | chapeldown.com ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $48.08Original GBP 36.00≈ €43.12Per bottle, derived from case | chapeldown.com ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2016 / 750ml | ≈ $168.29Original GBP 126.00≈ €150.94 | chapeldown.com ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
pH 3.0
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region England
Soil Kent downs chalk
Orientation Southerly Aspect
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 100% Kit's Coty vineyard, Kent
Fermentation Vessels Old and new oak barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed, Retaining Only The Pristine First Portion Of Juice
Natural Yeast Yes
Production Details Hand-picked fruit was whole-bunch pressed, with only the pristine first portion of juice retained. The wine was 100% wild-fermented and matured for nine months in old and new oak barrels, then underwent full malolactic conversion. Finished-wine residual sugar is reported as less than 1 g/L. The producer recommends serving at 8–10°C. The 2024 season featured early budburst after a warm March, settled weather from late July through September, and slow ripening under cool maritime conditions that preserved natural acidity.
Tasting Notes Rich and expressive aromas of poached apple, pear and caramelised citrus with subtle buttery complexity; smooth and textured, balancing rich ripe fruit with crisp, high natural acidity
Food Pairing Pheasant, chicken, substantial fish such as skate in a butter or cream sauce, or a curated cheese board
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification PDO
Region England
Soil Warm, Free-draining chalk soils
Orientation Southerly Aspect
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 100% Kit's Coty vineyard, Kent
Fermentation Vessels Old French oak barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The fruit was handpicked from selected Chardonnay parcels within the 100-acre Kit's Coty vineyard. The producer describes the 2023 as more subtly oaked and recommends serving it at 8–10°C.
Tasting Notes Baked apple, pear, ripe lemon, subtle oak and toasted hazelnut, with a long, toasty finish
Food Pairing Aged halibut with duck butter, fish marrow and coffee oil
Critics Ratings 95
2022 Technical Specifications
Classification PDO
Region England
Sources: wsa.winegb.co.uk ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1444737 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Small Hythe Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7NG, United Kingdom
Phone
+44 1580 766111
Email
Owner
Chapel Down Group PLC
Cellarmaster
James Pennefather (CEO)