Description
Idée Fixe. Noun, [ee-dey feeks], French. A fixed idea. Obsession. Making méthode traditionnelle wines has been a quiet obsession of Vasse Felix for decades. This fixation led to the serendipitous discovery of a mysterious clone of Chardonnay, grown in the deep south of Margaret River, upon rare quartz based soils. Here, the Southern Ocean brings persistent cloud and biting cold winds. The fully-equipped méthode tranditionelle winemaking facility was established in 2018 to complete every process from grape to final labelling within the walls of the house and is one of only a handful of its kind in Australia. Margaret River Blanc de Blancs is our idée fixe. The Idée Fixe Winery and Vineyard are certified members of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.
Idée Fixe is made méthode traditionnelle, with its secondary fermentation and extended ageing on lees completed in bottle. The Idée Fixe winery is a dedicated site, that is fully equipped, and one of only a handful of its kind in Australia. The in-house facilities allow for complete control over pressing, fermentation, tirage, secondary fermentation and bottle ageing, riddling, disgorgement and labelling. The finest equipment has been selected to deliver the ultimate in quality.
About this wine from the winemakers: 100% Chardonnay. 2023 vintage. Idée Fixe Premier Brut is crafted from house-grown Chardonnay, handpicked from our specialty vineyard in Karridale. Here, rare quartz based soils, persistent cloud and biting cold winds from the Southern Ocean are favoured by our unique Chardonnay clones. Heritage at Vasse Felix provides an intimate understanding of Chardonnay growing and winemaking.
“Idée Fixe is crafted from the premium, free-run cuvée of handpicked Chardonnay, and meticulous méthode traditionnelle techniques. A light, elegant form is revealed in the fine, even bead and the brilliant pale lemon hue. The delicate mousse is carried by a refined structural balance of phenolics and minerality, revealing an enticing palate with citrus-driven acidity, layered freshness and textural finesse.
“The Premier Brut celebrates the fruit’s personality through the conscious direction to make a base Chardonnay of integrity, accentuated with méthode traditionnelle bubbles. Ideal ripening conditions in Karridale supported Chardonnay development with vivid natural acidity and delicate flavour ripeness lending perfectly to sparkling wine making. A wine of intrigue and expansive aromas evolves in the glass over time. The unmistakable DNA of southern Margaret River Chardonnay and its cool, maritime influence runs through the core. A delicate layer of coastal Rosemary gives way to subtle notes of oyster shell, wet stone and ocean mist. Hints of yellow plum and golden kiwi add a gentle richness, while zesty lemon and crunchy Granny Smith apple drive freshness through the mid-palate. A fine sea foam mousse dances gracefully, unfolding into a long chalky finish with lingering citrus brightness and mineral tension.”
RRP $64 Our Special Price $48.50 when you buy 6 or more of this wine.
