Chapel Down Kits Coty Chardonnay 2021

Chapel Down "Kit's Coty" Chardonnay, North Downs, Kent, England, 2021

Grape: 100% Chardonnay, hand harvested, wild ferment in French oak barrels for 9 months

A rich and opulent white wine with complex aromas of ripe apple, white peach and apricot. The palate is crisp, elegant with notes of citrus peel, roasted hazelnuts, shortbread and buttery hints followed by a long, rich and satisifying finish.

Kit’s Coty vineyard is a 95 acre vineyard on the North Downs of Kent. The southerly aspect ensures the vines capture the sunshine all year long while the warm, free-draining chalk soils provide the perfect terroir for producing well balanced, intensely flavoured fruit. Restricting yields and maintaining vine balance allow vines to fulfil their potential, producing fruit that truly express their identity and the unique qualities of the soil.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"Expressive orchard fruit and brown sugar on the nose. Lean, with bright acidity, and a moderate length."

89/100 points, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2024

Also awarded Gold Medal at WineGB, 2024, along with "The Wine Guild Trophy" (Joint top still wine), "The Riedel Award" (Best Chardonnay), "Chris Foss Trophy" (Best Sustainable Wine) 

Drink with scallops in garlic butter or simply grilled salmon.