
Sommelier & waiter / Restaurant Formel B
Sylvain Pataille Marsannay 2023
France, Burgundy
98/100
Overall rating
5/5
Value for money
€56,00
€120,80/pcs.
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Velich Chardonnay Darscho 2023 brings together the character of the Seewinkel and the understated influence of French oak, presented here in a generous magnum format. Named for the salt lake east of Neusiedler See, it is made from Chardonnay grown across the Velich family estate’s vineyard parcels and offers a distinctive expression of this Burgenland landscape.
Tasting Notes
The nose and palate show ripe, gentle yellow apple, pear and quince, with subtle exotic fruit notes. Fine spice and toasted sesame add complexity, while the French barrique lends a savoury, rounded character without overwhelming the fruit. Appearance and specific guidance on aging potential are not provided.
Production
The Darscho vineyards lie in Seewinkel, north of Apetlon, near the saline lake that gives the wine its name. The Chardonnay comes from vines aged between 20 and 40 years; the grapes are selectively hand-harvested, spontaneously fermented and matured in French barriques, used with care to complement rather than dominate the wine.
Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled, around 10–12°C, with roast chicken, grilled fish, creamy mushroom dishes or aged Alpine cheeses. Decanting is not essential, though a brief spell in a carafe can help the wine open up before serving.
Producer
Weingut Velich is a traditional family winery based in the Seewinkel area of Burgenland. Its connection to the Darscho landscape is reflected in this Chardonnay, which draws fruit from across the estate’s vineyard parcels. No further details on the winery’s history or specific achievements were provided.
| Type | White wine |
| Producer | Weingut Velich |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Country | Austria |
| Region | Burgenland |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Alcohol | 14.00% |
| Volume | 1500 ml |
| Food pairing |
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