Ratings
17.5 points (Weinfurore) · praised for modern reduction handling and Burgundian style.
Identity
| Producer | Carsten Saalwächter |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Qualitätswein |
| Grapes | Chardonnay |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | yellow shell limestone color |
| Aroma | Discreet nose with intense citrus, gunflint, fine yeast reduction, sesame, popcorn, subtle wood spice, apple and quince notes. |
| Palate | Structured, taut, precise, firm texture with direct acidity influence, mineral from limestone soil, delicate melt, balanced, still somewhat lean and sinewy, powerful, long-lasting. |
| Finish | Long, very long finish with persistent tannins that integrate beautifully after decanting for hours. |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with duck, pheasant, quail, crustaceans, and risotto. |
| Aging Potential | 2024-2029 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Sugar (g/l) | < 2.00 |
| pH | 3.0 |
| Aging Process | Spontaneous fermentation and aging in large wooden barrels for 18 months, with 20% new oak. |
| Fermentation | spontaneous fermentation |
Terroir
| Soil | Muschelkalk (yellow shell limestone) |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand harvested from Ingelheimer vineyards with Muschelkalk soil, pressed slowly in a basket press without maceration time, finishing with high pressure. |
Interesting facts
| Carsten Saalwächter is a young winemaker redefining German wine with a Burgundian approach, trained in Baden and Burgundy, using old vineyards in Ingelheim with limestone soils. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |