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England's answer to Sauvignon Blanc
Fresh, crisp and citrussy English white made from Bacchus. The Bacchus grape, named after the Roman God of wine, produces a fresh and crisp wine with excellent citrus fruit characters and a refreshing finish.
I feel very fortunate to be a winemaker in England. The industry here is still in its infancy compared to other more established regions and so with every vintage we discover more about our terroir.Josh Donaghay-Spire - Winemaker
When Josh first started studying wine at the WSET he was amazed by the amount of complex chemistry behind it.
The more he learnt, the more he realised how much he didn't know. He found it very inspiring and his thirst for knowledge grew as he was getting further into his studies.
As a winemaker, he believes it is fundamental to understand vineyards and the chemistry of fruit and wines.
Freshness and vibrancy are key features he looks for in wines and Josh finds that English fruit really delivers on this, whether it be unique aromatic white wines, classic fizz, or a twist on a rich Chablis-esque Chardonnay.
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. An ideal pairing to seafood, salads or Thai cuisine. An ideal alternative to a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
