The Kent-based producer continues to rack up major accolades, as Chapel Down Rosé landed a prestigious ‘Best in Show’ award at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) this year.
Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Coeur de Cuvée 2016 was the big winner at the WineGB Awards, held at Drapers Hall in London on Friday evening. It was named Top Sparkling Wine and Best Prestige Cuvée, before clinching the Supreme Champion award.
Meanwhile, Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Chardonnay 2021 was named Best Chardonnay and Best Sustainable Wine. It also shared the award for Top Still Wine with Vagabond Wines Solena NV.
Finally, Chapel Down took home the regional trophy for the South East of England, taking its tally to seven awards on the night.
Upon receiving the Supreme Champion trophy, head winemaker Josh Donaghay-Spire said: ‘When we planted Kit’s Coty vineyard, we only dreamed of the quality it could produce and revealing this has been one of the joys of being a part of the birth of a brand new wine region.
‘This accolade is a testament to the Kent Downs and the team at Chapel Down, who maximise the potential of this amazing terroir through their hard work and dedication.’
Fellow Kent producers Simpsons’ Wine Estate and Westwell Wine Estate also picked up trophies. Simpsons’ won Best Still Rosé for its Railway Hill Rosé 2023, while Westwell secured the Best Innovative Sparkling award for its Pinot Meunier MV.
Vagabond Wines, an urban winery in London, won three awards after impressing the
