Artelium, Chardonnay, East Sussex, England, 2022

Producer Profile

Curators, collaborators and custodians of English winemaking, art and nature, Artelium is a boutique estate in the heart of East Sussex crafting exceptional English still and sparkling wines.

Founded by Mark Collins and Julie Bretland in 2020, it is the embodiment of a long-held vision to create a space for people to come together and enjoy wine and art in a beautiful natural setting. The area has a proud heritage of artisans, which Mark and Julie wanted to celebrate by being a hub for artistic expression and innovative winemaking. Artelium sees each vintage as an opportunity to create pioneering styles of wine that will shape the future of the industry.

Viticulture

A wine of clarity and poise, shaped by fruit from both Artelium East and partner vineyards. With clay loam and chalk soils lending both freshness and depth, showing the vitality of English Chardonnay at its best.

Winemaking

The grapes were whole bunch pressed before being cold settled for 36 hours. Fermented in stainless steel to preserve freshness, then stabilised and filtered prior to bottling.

Tasting Note

This vintage, Chardonnay, with a dash of barrel aged Pinot Gris, evolves in the glass and will age beautifully in bottle. An elegant, poised Chardonnay. Bright lemon citrus with hints of juicy, fresh mango and pineapple at the core. The nose is subtle and refined, not overt. Alongside the fine-lined fruit, there is a subtle note of struck match. The palate follows precisely, a great balance of delicious fruit and tense, lively acidity. The finish is long.

Food matching

Enjoy it well chilled as an aperitif on a warm afternoon, pair it with soft goat’s cheese or seasonal vegetables, or set it alongside simply cooked seafood.