Chandon Terroir Macedon Ranges 2018
95 POINTS | GOLD MEDAL
The Macedon Ranges has been part of Chandon’s history since the beginning for its unique characteristics, and the Chandon Macedon Cuvée 2018 shares this story in one sip. The terroir of this single vineyard blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay tells a tale of steep elevation, granitic soil with volcanic ancestry, and the cooling Southern Ocean spray carried along South-Westerly winds.
95 POINTS | GOLD MEDAL
"Whereas the '17 was chardonnay dominant, this is pinot dominant, resulting in a richer wine with red fruits, chalk and some cinnamon and fresh-out-of-the-oven almond croissant scents. Textured and packed with flavour and with a nice touch of grip on the vibrant, dry finish."
- Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion 2025
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
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
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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