Tasting Notes
The grapes for our Oberrotweil Chardonnay village wine come from the VDP.Grosse Lagen
Steingrubenberg and Kirchberg. Both are pure volcanic rock sites that produce impressive
mineral wines with their own character. Stylistically, it is a racy, elegant Chardonnay, with an
elegantly restrained scent and an expressive taste.
The 2018 has a great balance of body and acidity, the high tannin content gives it additional
length and aging potential.
Vineyard, Soil
From the VDP.Grosse Lagen KIRCHBERG and STEINGRUBENBERG, weathered volcanic rock.
Style
dry
Varietals / Clone
100 % Chardonnay, small berried clones from Burgundy planted in 2009, 2012 and a grafted
parcel planted in 1983.
Winemaking
100% handpicked. Pressing for 8 hours with whole bunches, fermentation at moderate
temperatures with natural yeasts without pre-clarification. Fermentation and malolactic
fermentation take place in large wooden barrels (1200 L) made from Oberrotweiler oak. Then
long storage on the yeast over 18 months.