Chandon Cuvée 205 2021
CHANDON Cuvée 205 is fermented and matured in rare 205-litre barrels — a format no other Australian producer is using for sparkling wine. Their distinctive size shapes a broader, more powerful style of sparkling with depth, texture and weight. This blockbuster sparkling is crafted from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier grapes, all sourced from our esteemed high-elevation vineyard on the Whitlands Plateau. Generous and assured, it’s a sparkling that makes its presence known, earning 95 points from The Real Review.
95 POINTS
"A full bodied style, loaded with creamy apple and citrus fruit, with ground spices building across the palate. The mousse is fine and persistent, tannins and acidity working together to bring lift and drive. The finish shows a crisp biscuity dryness that immediately draws you back for another look. An impressive wine that will work best with food."
- Stuart Knox, The Real Review 2026
TASTING NOTES
TASTING NOTES
A vibrant and expressive sparkling, with alluring notes of green apple, preserved lemon and toasted almond. The palate is full and generous, with flavours of lemon curd, nutmeg spice and a long, mouth-coating finish.
WINEMAKING
WINE MAKING
To our knowledge, we’re the only producer in Australia using these unique barrels for sparkling. By allowing oxygen flow during fermentation, we achieve a broad and powerful style of sparkling wine.
FOOD PAIRING
Food Pairing Notes
It’s a sparkling that makes its presence known - perfect with heartier dishes than you might usually reach for with bubbles. Think roast pork, a warming curry, or creamy mushroom risotto.
OTHER NOTES
Other Notes
This is one from our Winemaker Explorations range of bubbles. These are small batch sparklings where we can really be creative and playful, experimenting with unique grape varieties and innovative methods. We're always trying new things, so keep an eye out for the next release.
VINEYARD
BROAD POWERFUL AND WITH GREEN APPLE, PRESERVED LEMON AND TOASTED ALMOND
VARIETAL
Varietal
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
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