Bercher 2021 Chardonnay SE dry

"Chardonnay from both loess and volcanic soil vineyards. Arne Bercher tells me that loess gives acidic backbone and volcanic gives creaminess. The wine gets extra time in tank, on lees, after ageing in barrel. Persistent, long and pulsing with electric energy. The balance here is perfect. The fruit is ripe but chiselled, long and focused into a sine curve. The barely smoky oak carves relief into flavours."
Tasted by Tamlyn Currin,
wine writer for Jancis Robinson

17/20

This dry Chardonnay is golden yellow in colour. It has elegant notes of gooseberry and lime, with spicy flavour and filigree acidity on the palate.

Bottled: February 2023

Food recommendation: The perfect companion to crustanceans such as lobster, lime-marinated scallops or Asian dishes.

Alcohol: 12,5% vol.
Res.sugar1,0 g/l
Acidity: 7,0 g/l