Chapel Down Kit's Coty Bacchus | Award-Winning English White Wine From Chapel Down's 95-acre Kit's Coty vineyard on the North Downs of Kent, this Kit's Coty Bacchus is one of England's most celebrated white wines — winner of Gold and Best Bacchus Trophy at the Wine GB Awards 2021, Gold Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 and Silver at the International Wine Challenge 2021. Harvested by hand in late September and wild-fermented in third and fourth-use French oak barrels for nine months, it has a richness and complexity that sets it well apart from the standard English white wine offer. Grown on free-draining chalk soils with a southerly aspect that captures sunshine all year. Tom's Note: My absolute go-to white wine for any occasion — simply delicious. Delicate oak aromas and a wonderful freshness. Seriously good. Tasting Notes Ripe and expressive on the nose with lychee, white peach and ripe melon, with a subtle background of oak from the barrel fermentation. The palate is rich and generous with tropical fruit flavours — more opulent than the Tenterden Estate — and a long, crisp finish with lingering mineral depth. Technical Details Grape: 100% Bacchus | Region: North Downs, Kent | Closure: Natural Cork | Size: 75cl | Soil: Free-draining chalk | Awards: Gold & Best Bacchus Trophy Wine GB 2021, Gold Decanter WWA 2021, Silver IWC 2021 Food Pairing Exceptional with grilled fish, lobster, crab and scallops. Also outstanding alongside our Artisanal Cheeses — particularly Baron Bigod and Tunworth for a premium English board. Order Now Order before 11am Tuesday to Friday for next-day delivery across the UK. Free delivery on orders over £95, otherwise £6.50. Alcohol can only be purchased by those over 18. By purchasing through our site you are confirming that you are of legal age to consume and purchase alcohol. Frequently Asked Questions .tjb-faq details{border-bottom:1px solid #e8ddd4;margin-bottom:0}.tjb-faq details:first-of-type{border-top:1px solid #e8ddd4}.tjb-faq summary{list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:14px 4px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:#1a1208}.tjb-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.tjb-faq summary::after{content:'▶';font-size:10px;color:#b45309;transition:transform 0.2s ease;flex-shrink:0;margin-left:12px}.tjb-faq details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(90deg)}.tjb-faq details p{padding:0 4px 14px;margin:0;color:#5a4a3a;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7} What makes Kit's Coty special?Kit's Coty is a 95-acre single vineyard on the North Downs of Kent — one of England's finest wine-growing sites. The southerly aspect captures sunshine throughout the growing season, and the free-draining chalk soils produce grapes with excellent natural acidity and mineral character. The vineyard's restricted yields and careful canopy management ensure fruit quality that can genuinely compete with the best whites from anywhere in the world. How does oak fermentation affect the wine?Wild fermentation in French oak barrels adds texture, complexity and a subtle spice and creaminess that stainless steel cannot replicate. At Kit's Coty, only third and fourth-use barrels are used — old enough that the oak influence is subtle rather than dominant. The result is a wine with more body and richness than a tank-fermented Bacchus, while retaining the grape's natural aromatic freshness. How does this compare to the Tenterden Estate Bacchus?The Tenterden Estate is the fresh, aromatic, tank-fermented expression — vibrant, citrus-driven and ideal for everyday drinking. Kit's Coty is the premium single-vineyard version — richer, more complex, oak-fermented and with greater aging potential. Both are exceptional; Kit's Coty is the step up for a special occasion. How should I serve it?Serve chilled at 10–12°C — slightly warmer than a standard white wine to allow the oak-derived complexity to show. It benefits from 15–20 minutes out of the fridge before serving. Can be drunk now or cellared for 3–5 years with confidence. Do you offer next-day delivery?Yes — order before 11am Tuesday to Friday for next-day delivery across the UK mainland. Free delivery on orders over £95, otherwise £6.50.
