Weingut Carsten Saalwächter Chardonnay R 2022

Weingut Carsten Saalwächter Chardonnay 'R' 2022

Experience the cutting-edge of German wine with the Chardonnay 'R' from Carsten Saalwächter, an exciting young producer redefining the Rheinhessen region with a focus on low-intervention, high-texture wines inspired by Burgundy and the Jura.

The 2022 vintage in Germany is celebrated for its balanced quality, delivering bright, high-acid wines with ripe fruit. While Wine Spectator's overall vintage score is typically high for German whites, the quality of this wine elevates it further. Renowned critic Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded the wine a superb 92 points, praising its intensity and finesse.

Crafted entirely from 100% Chardonnay, this wine showcases the Ingelheim's fossil limestone soils, which impart a magnificent salinity and tension. Expect a profound, Burgundian-style experience of salted lemon, savory depth, integrated reduction (gunflint), and a creamy, layered palate.

Delicious now, this is a Chardonnay built for the cellar. Its optimal drinking window is from 2025 through 2025, promising a thrilling evolution for years to come. Secure this German benchmark.