Why is Kent special for Domaine Evremond?

Although the UK is renowned for its temperamental, grey and oftentimes wet weather, the driest and sunniest parts of England are in the Southeast; Kent outshines other counties for good sun and therefore good wine. It is no surprise that Kent is famously known as ‘The Garden of England’.

With an annual average temperature of 15 degrees (as recorded by the Met office, Kent), it has led to some exciting projects in the English wine world over the last few decades. For Domaine Evremond, the chalky soil and exceptional, south-facing exposure will allow the grapes to mature, blossom and prosper. Kent is home to an array of exciting and diverse wine producers, not only in England but in all of Europe.

In 2015, Domaine Evremond purchased 69 hectares of land at Stone Stile Farm, near Chilham, Kent - close to Canterbury and Faversham with the aim of planting Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the same vines as in Champagne – and on similar soils. The site, with its south facing slopes, is at a maximum height of 80m above sea level and the soil profile is considered ideal. Kent is already proven as an excellent area to grow these key grape varieties.  

Since 2015, Domaine Evremond has purchased an additional 40 hectares of land.

Champagne Taittinger have been very excited about the potential of English Sparkling Wine for several years, and were keen to find the right time and place to realise the dream. They strongly believe they can make a high-quality premium sparkling wine in Kent – and that the combination of soil, climate, topography and time are perfect to achieve this.

The Taittinger family are also passionate about the UK and the county of Kent. Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger started his career in the UK and his father, Jean Taittinger twinned Canterbury with Reims over 45 years ago when he was Mayor of Reims.