Inside Chapel Down: English Wine, Reimagined

From its home in Tenterden, Kent, Chapel Down has become one of England's leading wine producers, producing award-winning sparkling and still wines from vineyards across the South East of England.

At Lawrence & Co., we love discovering producers who represent the very best of British food and drink — and Chapel Down is a natural fit.

A taste of England

Chapel Down's vineyards are primarily situated on the Kent Downs, where south-facing chalk soils and a warm maritime climate provide ideal conditions for growing varieties including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Bacchus.

Their approach combines the character of English-grown grapes with modern winemaking expertise, producing wines known for their freshness, balance and elegance.

From vineyard to bottle

Winemaking begins long before the finished bottle reaches the glass.

Throughout the year, the Chapel Down team works across the vineyards and winery — from nurturing the vines and harvesting the grapes to carefully crafting and ageing the finished wines.

Their sparkling wines are made using the Traditional Method, the same fundamental method used in Champagne.

The result is a collection that showcases what modern English wine can be.

Why we chose Chapel Down

For us, great gifting is about more than filling a box.

It's about choosing products with quality, character and a story worth sharing.

Chapel Down represents a particularly exciting part of Britain's food and drink landscape — a premium English wine producer helping to change perceptions of what English wine can be.

Their wines are now served across leading restaurants, bars and venues, and the producer has partnerships with organisations including The Jockey Club, Ascot and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

So when you open a Lawrence & Co. hamper containing a bottle of Chapel Down, you're not simply receiving a bottle of wine.

You're receiving a little taste of England.