Artelium, Curators Cuvée, East Sussex, England, 2019

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

From East Sussex and Hampshire vineyards situated on clay, greensand and chalk. Vines are pruned double guyot.

Winemaking

Pressed to extract only the finest portion of juice. Vinified entirely in stainless steel tanks. The Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier were fermented and aged separately, with malolactic fermentation carried out only partially to retain structure and give extra ability for extended lees ageing. 5 years in bottle prior to release.

Tasting Note

An elegant, classic nose. Inviting aromas of lemon peel and green orchard fruits with subtle fresh pastry. The palate is bright and multi-layered; clean acidity refreshes, the well-ripe fruit gives a richness of texture. Crisp pear, subtle tropical fruit notes. Long, tense toasted-brioche finish.

Food Matching

A fantastic aperitif, this also pairs beautifully with shellfish, seafood and fresh, clean vegetable dishes as well as fried dishes like panko-crumbed chicken or filo pastry bites.