Chapel Down Chardonnay 2023
White 12% ABV ABV Chapel Down
25 February 2026
Nice but not quite there for me
Bit pricey for what it is if I'm honest. It's pleasant enough — clean and fresh with some apple-y notes — but for £15.50 I've had French Chardonnays that give you more. That said the low ABV is nice, didn't feel heavy at all after a couple of glasses.
14 February 2026
Solid choice for the price
Had this at a friend's dinner party and liked it enough to grab a bottle myself. It's light and easy to drink but there's enough going on to keep it interesting. Good with chicken or fish, nothing fancy needed.
26 January 2026
My new go-to for summer
The wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted something crisp for a barbecue and he was spot on. Really bright and fresh, properly refreshing cold on a warm day. There's a bit more depth to it than I expected too, it sort of opens up as you sit with it. Already bought another bottle.
18 November 2025
Really impressed for English white
Picked this up at a local wine shop on a whim and honestly wasn't expecting much from an English Chardonnay. Really fresh and crisp though, proper orchard fruit vibes without being boring. At £15.50 it's not the cheapest midweek bottle but I'd happily buy it again for a nice Friday dinner.