Vasse Felix Idée Fixe Premier Brut 2023

Tasting Notes

• Colour – Brilliant pale lemon with a fine, persistent bead.
• Aromas – Coastal rosemary, oyster shell, yellow plum, golden kiwi, and ocean mist.
• Palate – Zesty lemon, crunchy green apple, and subtle brioche ride a wave of mineral texture. Silky mousse and delicate oak give depth, finishing long and chalky.

Food Pairings

• Oysters Natural – Enhances the saline, mineral character of the wine.

• Cured Kingfish or Crudo – Matches citrus lift and textural elegance.

• Goat Cheese Tartlet – Creamy and zesty meets crisp and mineral.

• Salt-Baked Snapper – Emphasises purity and sea-driven finesse.

Accolades

“A beautifully poised Blanc de Blancs. As Margaret River continues to prove its class with Chardonnay, Idée Fixe shows it can do so with bubbles, too.”

Winemaking

• 100% Chardonnay – House-grown in Karridale from heritage clones.

• Free-Run Juice Only – Finest cuvée fraction for purity and finesse.

• Fermented in Stainless & French Oak (20%) – Balancing freshness with texture.

• Méthode Traditionnelle – Secondary fermentation in bottle.

• Lees Ageing – Over 19 months on lees for creamy mouthfeel and complexity.

• Low Dosage – 5.1g/L to preserve structure and drive.

Vintage & Terroir – 2023

A long, cool ripening season in Karridale delivered perfect conditions for sparkling Chardonnay. The region’s cloud cover, cool breezes and quartz-rich soils enhanced natural acidity and purity of fruit – essential for a balanced, ageworthy Blanc de Blancs.

Storage & Serving Tips

• Serving Temp – 8°C

• Glassware – Use a white wine or tulip-shaped sparkling glass to maximise aromatics.

• Cellaring – Ideal now, with complexity continuing to build over the next 2–3 years.

FAQ

What is Blanc de Blancs?
It means ‘white from whites’ – this wine is made entirely from Chardonnay, giving it freshness, elegance and a mineral profile.

How does Margaret River Chardonnay translate to sparkling?
The region’s cool southern subzones (like Karridale) produce Chardonnay with naturally high acidity, ideal for sparkling wine.

Is this a dry sparkling?
Yes – with a dosage of 5.1g/L, it’s in the Brut category, offering freshness and crispness rather than sweetness.