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WINE REVIEW
A more defined and nuanced Bacchus?
This has all the aromatic heritage of the Bacchus grape; tropical fruit, grapefruit and lime on the nose with green grassy Sauvignon Blanc-like hues.
The palate seems weightier than I recall the previous vintage being. Bright and punchy pineapple, green apple and lime flavours with slightly mouth-coating texture.
Then a real tang, grapefruit bitterness with greener grassy notes again. Hints of pepper that I can only liken to (rather unusually) fresh green rocket, slight hints of tannin maybe from partial whole bunch pressing?
Surprisingly long finish, I love how it dances in between tropics, citrus and green notes with lots of lingering intrigue. Definitely more textured than most Bacchus.
Other Wines by this Winemaker
Chapel Down Kit's Coty Chardonnay 2022
The latest vintage of Chapel Down's superbly balanced Kit's Coty Chardonnay
Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Bacchus 2021
Hints of nettle and a delicate layer of spiced oak lingering in the background.
Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Chardonnay 2018
A sumptuous mixture of ripe stone fruit and crisp orchard and citrus fruits, while the 13.5% ABV brings a glamorous richness.
Chapel Down Kit's Coty Coeur de Cuvée 2014
WOTM May 2019 A celebration of English Chardonnay purity, and it comes with such welcoming texture and complexity.
Chapel Down Kit's Coty Blanc de Blancs 2014
Baked apple pudding and ripe stone fruit flavours set the stage for an incredibly approachable Blanc de Blancs.
Chapel Down Three Graces 2014
Both driving and giving, ending on a delicious honey roasted nut complexity that lingers elegantly on the finish.
