With the launch of our new Chapel Down Chardonnay 2023, we're calling on you to challenge your perception of the famous grape.
Chardonnay might have garnered something of a 'reputation' among drinkers, primarily due to the heavily oaked new world styles of the 1980s. But we're here to prove that the grape, grown and cultivated in our maritime climate and with the benefit of a longer growing season in the South East of England, can deliver a pleasingly crisp and fresh drinking experience.
Launching in time for spring, Chapel Down Chardonnay is our first release from the excellent 2023 vintage. Boasting notes of ripe apple and citrus with a creamy texture, this white wine is sourced from Chardonnay grapes grown in the Garden of England. Crafted with the same attention to detail as Chapel Down's best-selling Flint Dry and Bacchus white wines, this latest addition captures the fresh, crisp and fruit-forward style favoured by UK consumers. The refreshing wine is a perfect partner to grilled chicken, seafood linguine, or asparagus with poached eggs.
Josh Donaghay-Spire, Head Winemaker at Chapel Down said: “Chardonnay has struggled with consumer perception for over 40 years, but in fact it’s my favourite grape variety. The majority of our vineyard plantings are Chardonnay and this versatile variety features in the majority of our sparkling wines at Chapel Down giving it structure, weight and a unique sense of freshness. We’ve spent a long time building the quality perception of English wine and, as part of this, we're excited to introduce consumers to the quality of English Chardonnay. This new wine not only showcases the versatility and elegance of Chardonnay but also reflects our ongoing commitment to challenge perceptions within the wine industry.”
So why not challenge your own idea of what Chardonnay can be? We have a feeling you'll be very pleasantly surprised...
