Artelium Blanc de Noirs 2017 – English Sparkling Wine (750ml)
New vintage! After the success of our 2014 Blanc de Noirs we’re delighted to be releasing our 2017 vintage.
Artelium’s 2017 Blanc de Noirs is a 50/50 blend of Pinot Noir and Meunier. It is an elegant, pure example of this richer, earthier sparkling style. Hand-picked from a single vineyard in Hampshire. The wine was produced by celebrated winemaker Dermot Sugrue.
This rich, sparkling wine, crafted using the traditional method, has spent 5 years on the lees giving it enormous depth and complexity. Presenting with silky, elegant texture from long lees ageing and a clean, rich patisserie finish.
12% Vol.
Non-mainland UK deliveries: please contact us for a price.
New vintage! After the success of our 2014 Blanc de Noirs we’re delighted to be releasing our 2017 vintage.
Artelium’s 2017 Blanc de Noirs is a 50/50 blend of Pinot Noir and Meunier. It is an elegant, pure example of this richer, earthier sparkling style. Hand-picked from a single vineyard in Hampshire. The wine was produced by celebrated winemaker Dermot Sugrue.
This rich, sparkling wine, crafted using the traditional method, has spent 5 years on the lees giving it enormous depth and complexity. Presenting with silky, elegant texture from long lees ageing and a clean, rich patisserie finish.
12% Vol.
Non-mainland UK deliveries: please contact us for a price.
New vintage! After the success of our 2014 Blanc de Noirs we’re delighted to be releasing our 2017 vintage.
Artelium’s 2017 Blanc de Noirs is a 50/50 blend of Pinot Noir and Meunier. It is an elegant, pure example of this richer, earthier sparkling style. Hand-picked from a single vineyard in Hampshire. The wine was produced by celebrated winemaker Dermot Sugrue.
This rich, sparkling wine, crafted using the traditional method, has spent 5 years on the lees giving it enormous depth and complexity. Presenting with silky, elegant texture from long lees ageing and a clean, rich patisserie finish.
12% Vol.
Non-mainland UK deliveries: please contact us for a price.
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A supremely classy, highly-polished nose, reminiscent of blackberries, perfumed violet florals and cherry. The palate is medium bodied, filled with opulent berry fruits. Silky, elegant texture from long lees ageing. A clean, rich, fresh patisserie finish.
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Producers weathered significant frosts in April 2017 leading to reduced yields across the UK. A warm May and June gave the vines a boost for flowering and a warm Summer followed. Some rain in late Summer gave disease pressure for many, but good canopy management and work in the vineyard achieved a high quality, if not a high quantity of grapes.
The grapes had good levels of acidity from the cooler August, with our Blanc de Noir 2017 still revealing a refreshing side despite its age. A long hang time until harvest, however, ensured the fruit ripened. The Pinot Noir and Meunier developed delicious red fruit characteristics which are still showcased in the sparkling wines from that vintage.
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Fine charcuterie, light meats and in-season game such as duck, pheasant or partridge work fantastically here.
The wine can accommodate richer, fuller-flavoured dishes than often expected. Also great with mushroom dishes with pastry, or umami-rich dishes such as Miso Cod.