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Premium Single-Block Bacchus from Essex’s Crouch Valley
Lyme Bay Bacchus Block is a premium English white wine that showcases the exceptional quality of Bacchus grown in the renowned Crouch Valley of Essex. Produced by the award-winning Lyme Bay Winery, this limited-release wine is crafted from 100% Bacchus grapes sourced exclusively from two outstanding vineyard blocks at Missing Gate and Martin’s Lane Vineyards.
Bursting with vibrant grapefruit, tropical fruit and distinctive herbal aromas, Lyme Bay Bacchus Block takes England’s signature white grape variety to another level. Careful vineyard selection, extended skin contact and partial barrel ageing create a richer, more textured expression than is typically associated with Bacchus, while retaining the bright freshness that has made English white wine increasingly sought after.
Whether enjoyed as an aperitif or paired with fresh seafood, salads, or goat’s cheese, Lyme Bay Bacchus Block is a superb example of modern English winemaking.
The grapes for Lyme Bay Bacchus Block come from Missing Gate and Martin’s Lane Vineyards in the Crouch Valley, Essex, one of England’s most highly regarded wine-growing regions.
Benefiting from low rainfall, long sunshine hours and free-draining soils, the Crouch Valley consistently produces grapes with excellent ripeness and concentration. The Bacchus fruit selected for this wine displayed remarkable aromatic intensity, making it worthy of being vinified separately as a premium single-block bottling.
Founded by Nigel Howard in the picturesque Axe Valley, Devon, Lyme Bay Winery first established its reputation by producing award-winning fruit wines, ciders, meads and liqueurs. Today, alongside these traditional products, the winery has become one of England’s leading producers of premium still and sparkling wines.
Having originally planted vineyards close to the winery, Lyme Bay has since adopted a collaborative approach, sourcing fruit from carefully selected growers across Southern England. The philosophy is simple: exceptional wines come from exceptional vineyards. By partnering with growers who cultivate grape varieties best suited to their local soils and climate, Lyme Bay can select fruit at optimum ripeness and produce wines that truly express the diversity of England’s terroir.
This vineyard-first approach has helped establish Lyme Bay as one of the country’s most respected English wine producers.
Lyme Bay Bacchus Block has a clear, pale lemon colour. The nose is intense nose with endless layers of gooseberry, pineapple, blackcurrant leaf & lime. A beautiful, balanced wine with excellent structure including tropical fruit, blackcurrant leaf and a smooth mouthfeel. Steely lime acidity continues into a finish that just keeps on going
A perfect match for a fragrant broad bean salad, asparagus dishes and Chinese food.
What does Lyme Bay Bacchus Block taste like?
It offers vibrant grapefruit, tropical fruit, elderflower and herbal aromas with a rich, textured palate balanced by refreshing acidity and a long citrus-driven finish.
Where are the grapes grown?
The Bacchus grapes come exclusively from Missing Gate and Martin’s Lane Vineyards in the Crouch Valley, Essex, one of England’s leading wine-producing regions.
Is Bacchus similar to Sauvignon Blanc?
Yes. Bacchus often displays similar aromas of grapefruit, gooseberry, elderflower and fresh herbs. However, premium examples like Lyme Bay Bacchus Block offer additional texture and complexity through careful winemaking.
Is Lyme Bay Bacchus Block suitable for ageing?
Although delicious when young for its vibrant fruit and freshness, the wine can develop additional complexity over two to four years under good cellar conditions.
Why is English Bacchus becoming so popular?
England’s cool climate allows Bacchus to ripen slowly while retaining bright acidity and expressive aromatics. As vineyard quality and winemaking continue to improve, Bacchus has become one of England’s flagship still wine styles.
Bacchus is widely regarded as England’s signature still wine grape. Originally developed in Germany, it is a crossing of Silvaner, Riesling and Müller-Thurgau.
Its early-ripening nature makes it particularly well suited to England’s cool climate, where it develops bright acidity, expressive aromatics and vibrant fruit flavours.
Many wine lovers compare English Bacchus to Sauvignon Blanc due to its refreshing citrus character, gooseberry notes and herbal nuances. However, premium examples such as Lyme Bay Bacchus Block offer greater texture, complexity and concentration, demonstrating the grape’s ability to produce distinctive world-class white wines.
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