Vasse Felix Idee Fixe Premier Brut 2020

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Vasse Felix
Label Name:
 
Idee Fixe Premier Brut
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Margaret River (Karridale)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Inaugural Idée Fixe Premier Brut release (2020; fruit from 2018) has received positive retailer and critic reviews praising its fine mousse and minerality

Tasting Note
Fine, creamy mousse with citrus blossom, green apple and lemon pith; savoury brioche/almond notes, sea-spray minerality and racy acidity leading to a crisp, textured finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, crab, grilled prawns, roast chicken, creamy cheeses. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, dim sum, Thai fish cakes, Cantonese steamed seafood.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (traditional method). Hand‑picked Chardonnay from Karridale; base wines blended and aged on lees for 24+ months before disgorgement; released as a Brut.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Vasse Felix (founded 1967). Idée Fixe is the dedicated Blanc de Blancs sparkling house established by Vasse Felix using cool-climate Karridale vineyards and specialised clones.