Chandon Terroir Macedon 2017
The Macedon Ranges has been part of Chandon’s history since the beginning for its unique characteristics, and the Chandon Macedon Cuvée 2017 shares this story in one sip. The terroir of this single vineyard blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir tells a tale of steep elevation, granitic soil with volcanic ancestry, and the cooling Southern Ocean spray carried along South-Westerly winds. The result? A slow development of green apple, white flower, redcurrant and brioche, with a zesty, fresh acidity that lingers. Crisp and moresome, with fine, bright bubbles that produce a lively mouthfeel. A Cuvée this rich is best paired with warm company, lively conversation and captivating stories of your own.
96 POINTS - HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION 2024 - PHILIP RICH
“The brightest and freshest of the Terroir series, featuring wines from the Macedon and Strathbogie ranges and the Yarra Valley. This has a core of citrus, clover honey, white flowers and subtle brioche. Builds nicely on the finely tuned, dry, chalky textured and very even palate. Classy juice..”
TASTING NOTES
TASTING NOTES
A slow development of green apple, white flower, redcurrant and brioche, with lingering, fresh acidity. Crisp and moreish, with fine, bright bubbles and a lively mouthfeel.
WINEMAKING
WINE MAKING
1. Harvest early February to late March. Grapes are pressed to juice. 2. The juice is inoculated with cultured yeast. Primary fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks with a few select parcels fermented in oak vessels for greater complexity. 3. In May, assemblage occurs which involves blending a combination of new base wines with reserve wines from previous years. 4. The second fermentation occurs in the bottle and the ageing process beings. The wine will spend a minimum of 2 years on yeast lees. 5. Individual bottles are then riddled and disgorged. A small amount of dosage liqueur is added. After 3 months bottle age the wine is ready!
FOOD PAIRING
Food Pairing Notes
Oysters, scallops or sashimi.
OTHER NOTES
Other Notes
Available exclusively to Club members, a Cuvée this evocative is best paired with warm company, lively conversation and captivating stories of your own.
VINEYARD
CRISP AND MORESOME, WITH BRIGHT BUBBLES AND LIVELY MOUTHFEEL
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