Chandon Vintage Brut 2018
		
	
        
			
			
		    	
			
			
			
		
			Vintage Brut celebrates the finest cool climate sparkling grapes, telling a story from a singular period in time. The fantastic vintage of 2018 has gifted us with a captivating expression of the flagship wine, expressing elegance and finesse. This is the heart & soul of CHANDON.
 
 
 
96 POINTS | GOLD MEDAL
 
"Expressive, with aromas of white peach, red apple and lemon zest together with some white flowers and spice. Subtle brioche. Very bright and energetic on the youthful, chalky and very long palate. A bargain at this price and a wine that will continue to evolve in bottle."
 
- Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion 2025
 
		 
	
			 
			
			
	         
				
				TASTING NOTES 
					
						
		
			TASTING NOTES
			Embracing the warmth of the season, the 2018 vintage achieves a beautiful balance between freshness and complexity taking you on a captivating sensorial journey. Aromas of zesty lemon verbena and rich cumquat marmalade intertwine
with subtle hints of toasted sourdough, revealing the wine's elegant structure. On the palate, the finesse of Pinot Noir dances forth with notes of white peach and a touch of plum, while Chardonnay contributes a splash of grapefruit zest for
a vibrant, crisp acidity. Subtle nuances of nougat and marshmallow emerge as the wine breathes, whispering of its aging potential and evolving complexity like the deepening of bonds over time. With its dry, lingering finish and soft acidity, Vintage Brut 2018 offers a harmonious expression of its vintage—celebrating generosity through persistent flavour while remaining true to its cooler climate legacy.
		 
	
					 
				
				 
				WINEMAKING
					
						
		
			WINE MAKING
			Méthode traditionnelle with 5 years age on lees contributes to a creamy texture and layers of complexity. Fruit comes from our esteemed Whitlands vineyard with 850m elevation and red soil which, along with our mountainous Strathbogie vineyard at 600m elevation, contributing to tight acidity and purity of fruit. A small amount from other prestigious regions is blended for complexity.
		 
	
					 
				
				 
				FOOD PAIRING
					
					
		
			Food Pairing Notes
			A flagship wine perfect for gifting, bringing people together and creating lasting memories. Vintage Brut 2018's citrus notes harmonize beautifully with a plate of freshly shucked oysters or delicate pan-seared scallops.
		 
	
					 
				 
				
				
				
			 
       
	  
	  
	  
	  
	      
		
			VINEYARD
			LEMON VERBENA, CUMQUAT MARMELADE AND WHITE PEACH WITH HINTS OF TOAST AND NOUGAT
		 
	
	   
	  
	  
	  
	  
			
	        
			
			
			
				VARIETAL
				 
			
				Varietal
				Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
			 
		 
			 
			
			
			
			
			
		  
	   
	  
	  
	  
	
      
     
 
	
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