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WINE REVIEW
It’s great to see that Artelium are exercising patience with the release of their sparkling wines. I tasted this wine a year ago, and it was showing promise, but still on the nervy side. A year on, and it’s blossoming into something really quite tasty.
This is classic Blanc de Blancs territory – baked apple, hints of pear and peach on the nose as well as an indulgent biscuity pastry note.
The signature briskness of Chardonnay, and winemaker Dermot Sugrue, greet you initially, then a flurry of orchard fruit and tangy citrus lead the way to creamier waves of apple pie.
Other Wines by this Winemaker
Artelium Artefact #2 Barrel Aged Chardonnay 2020
Crisp, taut crunchy apples and zesty flavours, then a lightly peachy weight that leads to a lengthy finish.
Artelium Blanc de Noirs 2014
Distinctive and rich, and it's a wine that I would have a lot of fun with some meaty food pairings.
Artelium Chardonnay Twenty Twenty
Brisk, crisp acidity and crunchy orchard fruit flavours, with the zing of tangy pineapple and rounder white peach flavours.
Artelium Meunier Rosé Twenty Twenty
Joyous, fruity and refreshing, with bursts of tangy red berries interspersed with crisp citrus.
