The Decanter Duo
Our two gold medal-winning wines as awarded by the Decanter World Wine Awards.
The expert panel placed both sparklings in the top 10 for English wines in 2024, with both our Blanc de Blancs 2018 and Curators Cuvée 2018 awarded 95 points.
We’re the one of only two English producers to be awarded a double-gold, and the only in Sussex.
2018 was an exceptional vintage, and each bottle showcases this with five years on the lees. Both wines can be enjoyed now but have potential for further ageing.
JUDGES NOTE:
BLANC DE BLANCS 2018 - 95 POINTS
“Show-stopping elegance with a firm stony mineral core laced with sumptuous citrus, green apple and pastry notes which pervade the vivacious acidity and buoyant mousse.”
CURATORS CUVÉE 2018 - 95 POINTS
Plush orchard fruit, lemon tart and toasted bread aromas intersperse flawlessly with mouth-filling bubbles, zingy acidity and deliciously creamy texture. Very long with an umami finish.
UK Mainland only. Order before midday to receive next working day delivery.
Our two gold medal-winning wines as awarded by the Decanter World Wine Awards.
The expert panel placed both sparklings in the top 10 for English wines in 2024, with both our Blanc de Blancs 2018 and Curators Cuvée 2018 awarded 95 points.
We’re the one of only two English producers to be awarded a double-gold, and the only in Sussex.
2018 was an exceptional vintage, and each bottle showcases this with five years on the lees. Both wines can be enjoyed now but have potential for further ageing.
JUDGES NOTE:
BLANC DE BLANCS 2018 - 95 POINTS
“Show-stopping elegance with a firm stony mineral core laced with sumptuous citrus, green apple and pastry notes which pervade the vivacious acidity and buoyant mousse.”
CURATORS CUVÉE 2018 - 95 POINTS
Plush orchard fruit, lemon tart and toasted bread aromas intersperse flawlessly with mouth-filling bubbles, zingy acidity and deliciously creamy texture. Very long with an umami finish.
UK Mainland only. Order before midday to receive next working day delivery.
Our two gold medal-winning wines as awarded by the Decanter World Wine Awards.
The expert panel placed both sparklings in the top 10 for English wines in 2024, with both our Blanc de Blancs 2018 and Curators Cuvée 2018 awarded 95 points.
We’re the one of only two English producers to be awarded a double-gold, and the only in Sussex.
2018 was an exceptional vintage, and each bottle showcases this with five years on the lees. Both wines can be enjoyed now but have potential for further ageing.
JUDGES NOTE:
BLANC DE BLANCS 2018 - 95 POINTS
“Show-stopping elegance with a firm stony mineral core laced with sumptuous citrus, green apple and pastry notes which pervade the vivacious acidity and buoyant mousse.”
CURATORS CUVÉE 2018 - 95 POINTS
Plush orchard fruit, lemon tart and toasted bread aromas intersperse flawlessly with mouth-filling bubbles, zingy acidity and deliciously creamy texture. Very long with an umami finish.
UK Mainland only. Order before midday to receive next working day delivery.
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Produced by Artelium’s winemaking team in collaboration with celebrated winemaker Demot Sugrue
66% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12% Vol.
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.
VINTAGE NOTE - 2018
The stars aligned in 2018 to give a near-perfect vintage in Sussex. Dry and settled weather during flowering gave high yields - three times the average - and long warm days throughout August ripened the fruit well, giving concentrated and age-worthy wines.
Our Curator’s Cuvée 2018 is a Pinot Noir dominant blend, showing a luscious range of fruit from lemon peel to baked apple.
SERVING SUGGESTION
A fantastic aperitif in its own right. Curators Cuvée pairs beautifully with shellfish, seafood of all kinds and fresh, clean vegetable dishes. It is an opulent, fun counterbalance to crunchy, fried dishes like Panko-crumbed chicken or filo pastry bites.
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A classy, smoothly structured example of this elegant English Sparkling that captures the exceptional quality of the 2018 vintage.
98% Chardonnay / 2% Meunier
Alcohol: 12% Vol.
TASTING NOTE
A fresh, silky-smooth style of Blanc de Blancs. Lemon citrus, cantaloupe melon and proving dough fill the nose. The palate is medium-bodied, creamy textured and generous. A long finish with bright fruit clarity and a digestive biscuit note that lingers long.
VINTAGE NOTE - 2018
The stars aligned in 2018 to give a near-perfect vintage in Sussex. Dry and settled weather during flowering gave high yields - three times the average - and long warm days throughout August ripened the fruit well, giving concentrated and age-worthy wines.
SERVING SUGGESTION
Incredible seafood wine – electric alongside anything that comes from the sea, whether fresh oysters, grilled lobster or white meaty fish with a beurre-blanc.
Also, a great match to salty, oil-rich almonds, thinly sliced prosciutto and both classic and modern boldly flavoured sushi, like vegetable dragon rolls.
