{"product_id":"schafer-schmitt-trilogie-blanc-trocken-2025","title":"Schäfer-Schmitt Chardonnay dry 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSchäfer-Schmitt Chardonnay trocken 2022 – Burgundy vibes with Saar character. A grand Chardonnay spectacle!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 2020 and 2021, the 2022 vintage marks the third Schäfer-Schmitt Chardonnay from used barriques to be released. As beautiful as previous Chardonnays have been, winemaker Christoph Schmitt has secretly always struggled with the clones. Too fragrant, too much fruit, not serious enough... he has the ideal of a great Chardonnay from Burgundy in his head, one that impresses with understatement, great structure, and minerality, rather than flattering with fruit. And so, he adjusted a few parameters in the winemaking process to get closer to his goal. After the ripe Chardonnay grapes were hand-picked, they were pressed after a short maceration period, and the resulting must was fermented in used barriques in the cool wooden barrel cellar. This was followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation (BSA), and the wine remained on the lees until shortly before bottling, unsulfured of course. The barrel samples were already very promising, but what we now have in the glass is proof that Christoph has come another good step closer to his goal:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"726\" class=\"\"\u003eFine-fruited, complex bouquet with aromas of grapefruit zest, a hint of pear and ripe mirabelle plum. These are joined by floral nuances, tart herbal notes reminiscent of vermouth, ethereal-spicy notes of rosemary, and hints of freshly peeled almonds. A touch of fresh cream, nutty hazelnut, and delicate vanilla from the expertly used oak barrel aging complete the multifaceted aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is taut and uncompromisingly dry, with a dense, mineral-driven texture, remarkable structure, and a fine melt. The wood is still noticeably present at the moment but is excellently integrated – it will harmoniously recede in the next one to two years, lending the wine even more depth and elegance. The long finish is characterized by herbaceous, nutty notes, subtle fruit, and a hint of salted butter. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vinothek-saar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56899179348354,"sku":"12548H","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/6417\/1561\/files\/SchaeferSmitt-Chardonnay-1_4376f3e8-bc14-4646-b1b9-fc6007ff9247.png?v=1703966635","url":"https:\/\/vinothek-der-saar.de\/en\/products\/schafer-schmitt-trilogie-blanc-trocken-2025","provider":"Vinothek der Saar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}