Albermarle Chardonnay 2023
£22
Green apple, lemon and lime meet a minty mineral edge in this crisp, focused Chardonnay.
2014
Ashford
Brabourne is a small family-run vineyard at Court Lodge in the Kent Downs. Paul and Hester Fenwick returned to the UK with their family in 2012 and established the vineyard in 2014, developing a hands-on estate focused on small-batch still and sparkling wines. Its setting, family story and personalised hospitality are central to the experience.
The vineyard lies on a gently sloping, south-west-facing site at the foot of the North Downs. Chalky soils support Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and much of the work is carried out by hand. Grapes are made into wine with the team at Oxney Wine Estate.
WINEMAKER
Brabourne’s grapes are made into wine by Kristin Syltevik and Salvatore Leone at Oxney Wine Estate. Their work aims to retain the clean, pure character of the Kent fruit while producing both traditional-method sparkling wines and expressive still releases.
The Collection
£22
Green apple, lemon and lime meet a minty mineral edge in this crisp, focused Chardonnay.
£37
Red apple skin, white cherry and warm stone fruit are layered with hazelnut and brioche crust.
£35
Stone fruit and honey lead into brioche and almond, with a fresh, complex finish.
Most visits are by arrangement, with occasional drop-in dates advertised separately.
Booking is the safest option because the team cannot always guarantee someone will be on site outside advertised sessions.