MIneralstein Chardonnay

REGION: Pfalz, Germany VARIETIES: Chardonnay VITICULTURE: Conventional YEAR: 2025 ABV: 12.5% INFO: The grapes for the Chardonnay come from vineyard sites on loamy soils with high limestone content. Whole bunches are gently pressed with modern membrane presses at the winery. After cold settling and racking, 60% of the juice is fermented in French oak barrels and a further 40% in stainless steel tank. A diverse range of selected yeast strains perfected over the years is added. After fermentation over six weeks or so, the wine is kept sur lie for a further eight months but, crucially, with no bâtonage. An elegantly complex and structured Chardonnay with spicy notes, well-integrated oak and a refreshing persistence.