Dreissigacker Chardonnay 2024

The grapes for the Dreissigacker Chardonnay come from biodynamically cultivated vineyards in the Bechtheim sites Heilig Kreuz, Rosengarten, Stein, and Geyersberg, as well as the Westhofen site Steingrube. Through strict selection in the vineyard, only grapes of the highest quality reach the cellar. The harvest is uncompromisingly done by hand. Immediately after hand-picking, the grapes are brought to the winery in small containers and gently trodden with feet. This allows the juice to macerate with the skins for several hours before a particularly gentle pressing takes place.

Work in the cellar is as meticulous as in the vineyard. The Chardonnay undergoes spontaneous fermentation and matures entirely in wood – partly in tonneau, Stückfass (large barrel), and Doppelstückfass (double large barrel). In total, it rests for eight months on its gross lees before remaining on its fine lees until bottling. The wood imparts a delicate richness to the wine while highlighting its harmony and structure. The clarity and elegance of the Chardonnay are preserved, while the long aging on lees adds extra depth and expression to its powerful character. Its full-bodied character pairs exceptionally well with the Thai soup Tom Kha Gai, whose aromatic complexity and subtle spice perfectly complement the wine.