Odinstal | Pfalz | Auxerrois 350 N.N. | 2022 | 1500ml | bio

Description

Product description for Odinstal Auxerrois 350 N.N. 2022 (bio)

Info

The Auxerrois grows at an altitude of 350 meters on basalt rock. 70% is fermented in steel tanks. The remaining 30% in used Palatinate oak barrels. 10% of the total was added to the fermenting must as whole grapes and left there for 9 months to impart these tannins, but also to force it into a compact structure. In this vintage, which is uncharacteristically not 100% dry for Odinstal, this was an effective means for Andreas Schumann to preserve the character and style of Odinstal.

Color

Bright, pale lemon yellow with delicate orange-gold reflections.

Nose

The 2022 Auxerrois NN has a wonderfully nutty aroma of ripe stone fruit. Baked apple with marzipan and raisins immediately springs to mind. Roasted almonds, chopped walnuts, and Brazil nuts are clearly recognizable. Caramelized quince, baked pear, and ripe red apple form the base. Tarte Tatin, covered pear tart, and shortcrust pastry complement these notes beautifully. Apple and cherry blossoms swirl in the background, adding a touch of delicacy. Dried herbs such as sage, oregano, and marjoram provide a certain spiciness.

Palate

From the first sip, the wine sets a clear tone. It appears calm and compact. A fine phenolic character characterizes its structure, and the pleasant nuance of deliberate oxidation brings the nutty, doughy aromas to the forefront on the palate. The acidity sets the pace, but never dominates. The fruit plays a subordinate role; the other flavors are too bold for that. Enormously varied on the palate. The bitterness is well-dosed and noticeably whets thirst. The Tarte Tatin can be perceived in the aftertaste for minutes.

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Vinous

Score: 88

The 2022 Auxerrois 350 N.N. was made two-thirds in stainless steel and one-third in used barrel, with 10% whole bunches in the ferment. A sense of yeast and chalk spreads out coolly on the nose, with a note of fresh, milky almond. The palate is mild and soft, gaining a little grip from its slight phenolic veil. It’s a very smooth, mellow wine of surprisingly rounded, ripe fruit. Schumann says this is down to the late harvest and fully ripe fruit. (Dry)
— Anne Krebiehl MW
Drinking window: 2024 – 2028
Review date: Sep 2024

Producer website: https://odinstal.de/