Stumm & Klein are moving forward modestly but decisively. They eschew bulk and focus on a fine, limestone-accented Chardonnay line that demonstrates precisely how much quality can be achieved with minimal land use.

What's special about this wine is that traditional winemaking and modern Burgundy vinification work hand in hand – without gimmicks and with a strong sense of substance. The wines aren't loud brand messages, but rather concentrated characters: structured, mineral, with plenty of depth and aging potential.

In a corner that has long been overlooked, quiet but lasting signatures of style, personality and the courage to reduce are emerging.