
Schäfer-Schmitt Chardonnay dry 2022 – Burgundy vibes with Saar character. A truly great Chardonnay experience!
Following 2020 and 2021, the third Schäfer-Schmitt Chardonnay from used barriques is now being released with the 2022 vintage. As beautiful as the previous Chardonnays were, winemaker Christoph Schmitt secretly always had some reservations about the clones. Too fragrant, too much fruit, not serious enough... he always had the image of a great Burgundian Chardonnay in mind, one that impresses with understatement and great structure and minerality, instead of flattering with fruit. And so, he adjusted a few things in the winemaking process to get closer to his goal. After the hand-picked ripe Chardonnay grapes were pressed after a short maceration period, the resulting must fermented in the cool wooden barrel cellar in used barriques. This was followed by spontaneous spontaneous fermentation (BSA) and the wine remained on the fine lees until shortly before bottling, unsulfured, of course. The barrel samples were already promising, but what we now have in our glass is proof that Christoph has again come a long way towards his goal:
A delicate, complex bouquet with aromas of grapefruit zest, pear, and ripe mirabelle plum. Floral nuances, herbal notes reminiscent of wormwood, and ethereal-spicy notes of rosemary are also present, along with hints of freshly peeled almonds. A touch of fresh cream, nutty hazelnut notes, and subtle vanilla from the skillfully used oak aging round out the multifaceted aroma. On the palate, the wine is firm and uncompromisingly dry, with a dense, mineral-rich texture, remarkable structure, and fine melt. The oak is currently still noticeably present, but excellently integrated – it will harmoniously recede over the next one to two years, giving the wine even more depth and elegance. The long finish is characterized by herbal-spicy, nutty notes, subtle fruit, and a hint of salted butter.

über: Schäfer-Schmitt Chardonnay dry 2022

Kirchstraße 40
54329 Konz-Oberemmel
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The shipping costs to other European countries are different:
Luxembourg
13.90 € (per package)
Belgium, Netherlands
14.90 € (per package)
Austria, Slovenia
17.90 € (per package)
Italy
19.90 € (per package)
France, Spain
23.90 € (per package)
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We deliver to the following countries:
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Shipping to other countries is possible upon request.
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It is important to us that our Saar wines reach you in the best possible condition. Therefore, in midsummer and winter, we always keep an eye on the temperatures before shipping and only ship the wines when the temperatures allow it again without danger. If you still want immediate shipping (at your own risk), please write us a short note in the comment field.
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If you notice a corky taste, please keep the cork and contact us. After making arrangements, you can then send the cork to our address in Saarburg. We will investigate the case, inform the winery, and then replace the affected bottle for you.
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If your delivery contains the wrong wine, please contact us directly. Please let us know which wine is missing and which one was delivered instead. We will then arrange for the correct wine to be sent and discuss with you whether you would like to return the incorrect bottle or keep it, for which we will gladly make you an offer.
The clear crystals in your wine are tartrate crystals. These crystals form through the crystallization of potassium bitartrate, a natural component of wine that can form during the aging process. Tartrate crystals are completely harmless and do not affect the taste or quality of the wine. You can simply let the crystals settle and pour carefully, or remove them by decanting.
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