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Region: England, Hampshire
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Background: Artelium’s 2015 Blanc de Blancs is a mature, finely structured example of this most elegant of styles.
Winemaking process: Hand-picked from a single vineyard in Hampshire. The wine was produced by celebrated winemaker Dermot Sugrue. 250 cases only produced. Following a gentle pressing to extract only the finest portion of juice. The 2015 Blanc de Blancs was vinified entirely in stainless steel tanks. Partial malolactic fermentation was carried out prior to bottling and extended lees ageing.
Tasting notes: Delicate orange blossom and sweer shortcrust pasrty on the nose with flavours of refreshing lemon sorbet and a long finish on the palate.
A super clean nose. Rolling layers of gentle bready autolysis, over taut citrus peels, and fresh citrus juice. A very fine structure; concentrated and vital, but lightly weighted, very lean and fine with gently saline minerality. The palate builds with subtle grapefruit joining the citrus and fresh green orchard fruits. Acidity remains bracing, as it should and gives the energy and framework to hang the mature fruit, pastry and subtle nuttiness from on the finish.
Country: United Kingdom
Region: England, Hampshire
Grape variety: Chardonnay
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