
Independent sommelier and consultant
Adelina Estate Introspect 2022
Australia, South Australia
96/100
Overall rating
3/5
Value for money
€37,35
€47,00
€37,82/pcs.
Why shop with us?
Weingut Giegerich’s Chardonnay -R- is a taut, mineral-led expression of Chardonnay from Franken, made from the estate’s oldest vines and matured in barriques using a French-inspired approach. Rather than leaning into opulence, it favors precision and restraint; specific historical context for this bottling was not provided.
Tasting Notes
The nose is currently shaped by flinty, reductive notes, with delicate hints of mirabelle plum and white peach emerging beneath them. On the palate, pronounced acidity gives the wine a firm, focused line, while a lean, mineral character leads into a long, austere finish touched by citrus. Its structure and underlying substance suggest potential to develop with time in bottle, though a precise drinking window is not specified.
Production
The wine is made from the producer’s oldest Chardonnay vines and matured in barriques following a French-inspired approach. Details about the vineyard’s specific terroir, harvesting methods and vinification are not available.
Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled, around 10–12°C. Its acidity and mineral character should complement roast chicken, grilled white fish or a creamy mushroom dish. Given its pronounced reductive character at this stage, allowing it to breathe in the glass or decanting it briefly before serving may help reveal its subtler fruit.
| Type | White wine |
| Producer | Weingut Giegerich |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Franken |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Alcohol | 13.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Food pairing |
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