Wines made from Madeleine angevine grapes of Kent
Discover the best wines made with Madeleine angevine as a single variety or as a blend of Kent.
Aromatic, fresh dry whites with a pale hue, a supple palate and preserved acidity, with delicate notes of light muscat, citrus, white flowers, apple and florals. Thirst-quenching, drink young. Very early-ripening variety suited to northern climates: a quiet star of modern English wines, also grown in the Pacific Northwest and Anjou. Hybrid created in 1857 by Moreau-Robert in Anjou (madeleine royale × précoce de Malingre).
Southeastern English county, ~25% of the British vineyard, chalky North Downs soils comparable to Champagne, temperate maritime climate. Signature metodo classico sparklers: Chardonnay-Pinot Noir-Pinot Meunier blend with fine bubbles, pale robe, notes of green apple, citrus, brioche, hazelnut and chalky touch, lively palate — modern English reference. Bacchus as taut floral white (grapefruit, elderflower, boxwood). Chapel Down, Gusbourne flagships.