COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Chapel Down Group
REGION
England
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chapel Down Grand Reserve 2018 is an English sparkling white wine from Chapel Down Group, a prominent UK winery. Primarily from Kent, with fruit also from East Sussex and Essex, the wine is a blend of 60% Chardonnay, 28% Pinot Noir, and 12% Pinot Meunier. The 2018 vintage was marked by favorable summer weather, resulting in concentrated fruit. The winery is dedicated to changing global perceptions of English wine and practices sustainable viticulture.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Considered by some to be Chapel Down's finest vintage to date.
Fact 02
A portion of the wine comes from reserve stocks aged in barrel and tank.
Fact 03
Has earned multiple gold medals from prestigious wine competitions.
Fact 04
High demand has led to 'Sold Out' listings at some retailers.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Chapel Down Grand Reserve 2018 is produced using cool fermentation in stainless steel, followed by full malolactic fermentation. A portion of the wine is derived from reserve stocks aged in barrel and tank for enhanced complexity. It matures on fine lees for six months in tank before bottling, and then undergoes a minimum of three years of further aging on lees in bottle. The 2018 vintage benefited from a warm summer, contributing to the fruit's concentration.
