Barry Weinman Reviews Idée Fixe
21|05|2026
We’re pleased to share highlights from Barry Weinman’s recent visit to the Idée Fixe House, including his reflections on the wine collection.
“What Idée Fixe is ultimately trying to achieve is neither imitation nor novelty. The ambition is simply to make a world-class sparkling wine based on Margaret River chardonnay. This means a singular focus on Blanc de Blancs, restraint in dosage, extended time on lees, and an acceptance that success will be measured over decades rather than years..”
“Idée Fixe is less a brand extension than a long-form argument: that Margaret River’s finest chardonnay, grown at its climatic margins and treated with obsessive care, belongs on the global sparkling stage — not as a curiosity, but as a peer."
Davis I10V1 – 2021
"A powerhouse. The acid structure is more pronounced and the minerality takes on a chalky character. A fascinating wine that will come into its own when paired with grilled scallops in a lemon-butter sauce — the citrus characters are a defining feature on the palate. A highlight. Disgorged September 2025."
"A powerhouse. The acid structure is more pronounced and the minerality takes on a chalky character. A fascinating wine that will come into its own when paired with grilled scallops in a lemon-butter sauce — the citrus characters are a defining feature on the palate. A highlight. Disgorged September 2025."
Read Weinman’s full reflection on the broader Idée Fixe range.
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