Chardonnay Gaisberg 2023
Yield: 40 hl per hectare
Harvest Date: 26. September, at 20.1° KMW.
Location and single-vineyard description: Located on the easternmost part of the Gaisberg, yet oriented towards the south, this vineyard is influenced by the adjacent Heiligenstein. Its loess soil, which is interspersed with primitive rock in its subsoil, imparts a special taste to the grapes.
Vinification: Maceration, fermentation and maturation took place in large and small oak barrels. It rested for 5 months on its leavenings before being bottled in March.
Weinanalyse: 13.5 % vol. alcohol, 6.5 ‰ acidity, 3.4 g/l residual sugar
Tasting notes: Medium straw-yellow; deep, multi-faceted aromas of ripe Williams pears, intermingling with notions of pods and citrus peel; displays very sappy, extract-sweet fruit flavors on its mouthfilling and poised, yet finely structured palate; opens up with some air to virtually explode, its many facets keep humming through the lingering finish. Offers plenty of enjoyment, optimally matching Asian cuisine.
