Klaus Vorgrimmler | Baden | Chardonnay | 2023 | 750ml | bio

Description

Product description for Klaus Vorgrimmler Chardonnay 2023 (bio)

The soils are predominantly loess. Dogger and Jurassic limestone appear in the subsoil. Dogger is a less commonly used name. Brown Jurassic is more commonly used. This formation dates from the middle period, from 180 to 159 million years ago. The fertile loess has been continuously cultivated for 40 years. The soils have not been cultivated for several years, so that over 80 plant species can be found here within the framework of biodiversity. Each plant species has a micro-role in this context. Growth is balanced, the soil is loosened, and biodiversity contributes to the ecological cycle. The vines are pruned no more than once per year, or not at all. With the so-called KV pruning, yields are reduced to a moderate 30 to 40 hl/he and the plants are not overtaxed. Teas are applied regularly, as well as small amounts of copper and baking powder. Sulfur is not used on the vines. The harvest is scheduled earlier, but a slightly lower yield is accepted for the sake of grape health and acidity. After pressing, the grapes are left to stand overnight to allow the sedimentation of the lees to occur naturally. Fermentation takes place at 18°C in steel tanks without the addition of any additives. Each wine is brought to the fermentation phase with its own approach. All wines undergo malolactic fermentation over the course of the winter. The wines then rest on their fine lees in steel tanks. Bottling takes place in the spring. Sulfur is used only once in the entire process: shortly before bottling and only with the motto: as much as necessary, as little as possible.

Colour

Clear straw yellow with pale green reflections

Nose

The nose initially appears timid and reserved. Its fruit builds slowly. Wonderfully fragrant and juicy Nashi pear, grilled pineapple, and red apple. It is reminiscent of savoury pastries and is characterized by a very fine yeasty to smoky nuance. The pastry also evokes associations with tarte tatin. It appears chalky and linear. The nose also exudes a very subtle herbal spice. Parsley, lemon balm, and thyme linger in the background. A touch of fresh corn and yellow peas add significantly more intense aromas.

Palate

This interplay continues on the first sip. It is linear and completely devoid of melting power and pressure. Nevertheless, it retains a warm core, but is wrapped in a cool, silky fabric. The fruit comes to the fore behind this cool impression, similar to the nose. It is surrounded by a subtle bitter note, which I find very invigorating. Its straightforward progression is unusual at first, but is convincing. Its acidity structure becomes increasingly powerful over time, but is perfectly integrated. Dried herbs as well as the seeds of coriander and fennel build up increasingly in the aftertaste.

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