Weingut Wittmann Chardonnay Steingrube Erste Lage Bio 2024

Wittmann’s Chardonnay Steingrube pairs the precision of a Rheinhessen Erste Lage with a measured touch of oak. First released with the 2022 vintage, it also reflects the estate’s growing reputation for expressive Chardonnay alongside its celebrated Rieslings.

Tasting Notes
The supplied notes describe a poised, structured wine with lively acidity. Yellow apple and ripe citrus lead on the nose and palate, joined by a saline mineral edge and a hint of toasted hazelnut. The finish is long and firm; its structure suggests it can develop with some cellaring, though no specific drinking window is provided.

Production
Steingrube lies north of Westhofen, where varied soils include limestone-rich parcels suited to Chardonnay. The grapes are selectively hand-harvested and gently pressed, then aged for around a year on the full lees in barriques from selected coopers, with about 25% new oak. The wine then spends a further winter in stainless steel on fine lees.

Food & Serving
Serve with pan-fried fish, shellfish, poultry in a creamy sauce, or mature Comté. Mushroom dishes and truffles also complement its mineral depth and subtle oak notes. Serve lightly chilled, around 10–12°C; a short time in the glass should allow its aromas to open, while extended decanting is not necessary.

Producer
Weingut Wittmann is internationally known for its Rieslings from sites including Morstein and Brunnenhäuschen, and its white and red Burgundy-style wines have also drawn attention. The Steingrube Chardonnay, first made in 2022, broadens the estate’s expression of Rheinhessen’s limestone-influenced vineyards.

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