Wasenhaus Filzen Chardonnay Landwein

Germany, Baden, near Staufen
Bottle
Ratings
90-95
Identity
Producer Wasenhaus
Vol 0.75
Classification Landwein
Grapes Chardonnay
Color White
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Pale yellow with mineral clarity
Aroma Aroma of pure mineral expression with hints of citrus, white flowers, and subtle tropical fruit
Palate Balanced palate with bright acidity, fine texture, and a mineral-driven finish, showing elegance and precision
Finish Long, clean finish with lingering mineral notes and subtle fruit sweetness
Food Pairing Root vegetables, squashes, seafood, poultry, soft cheeses
Aging Potential 5-8 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOW
Aroma (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
ABV % 12.0
Aging Process Aged for one year on the full lees in used barrels of different sizes, then another half year in stainless steel on its entire lees
Fermentation Fermented in used barrels of different sizes
Terroir
Soil Limestone and clay soils
Harvest Type Manual
Harvest Desc Bunches pressed as whole clusters
Interesting facts
Wasenhaus was founded by winemakers with Burgundy experience; the Filzen vineyard is a single-vineyard Grand Cru site with limestone and clay soils, steep and worked manually