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.

Reviews & 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.

Learn About Vasse Felix

Vasse Felix, Margaret River’s founding wine estate, was established by Dr. Thomas Brendan Cullity in 1967. Among his initial plantings were Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec vines, which formed the foundation for the estate’s first red wine production.

We can order in a Vasse Felix Wine we don’t stock, email us at info@partnersinwine.com.au

Vasse Felix Wines are situated in one of the great wine regions of the world, Margaret River enjoys a truly unique environment and climate which makes it a paradise for winemakers and wine lovers alike. From the first plantings, right up to the modern day, we have always strived to explore and express the very best of the Margaret River region at Vasse Felix.

Vasse Felix Vineyards sit on exceptional sites throughout the region, including Margaret River’s oldest – our Home Vineyard in the Wilyabrup area, planted in 1967. We firmly believe that exceptional wines are born in healthy vineyard environments, embodying the authentic essence of their terroir, and are crafted by a dedicated team of passionate individuals.

Our viticulture and winemaking principles are rooted in the unique needs of Margaret River’s pristine environment. Vasse felix Winery has a specialised approach that prioritises nurturing soil health, ensuring vine longevity, and fostering natural biodiversity within our ecosystem. Drawing from over 50 years of experience, we meticulously balance organic principles with targeted inputs to maximise quality and ensure long-term sustainability.

A significant portion of our efforts is dedicated to the ‘soil season’, where we focus on enhancing the nutrition, replenishment, and microbiology of our ancient soils. During the ‘growing season’, we work intuitively and diligently with each vine’s structure and canopy to optimise grape quality and natural resilience.

At the heart of Vasse Felix Wines lies environmental expression, and to achieve this, every plot of fruit is meticulously tended to from harvest through to fermentation and maturation. With traceability to each individual vineyard plot, our viticulturists and winemakers are empowered to enhance the quality of both land and vine, starting from the ground up.

Read more HERE about what makes Margaret River so great.

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