2021 Chardonnay "Edition World Champion" Florian Reus Franken 0.75l

2021 Chardonnay “World Champion Edition” – Florian Reus – Franconia 

single-vineyard wine

origin

The Chardonnay “World Champion Edition” date back to Randersacker in Franconia, characterized by shell limestone, loess and limestone soilsThese give the wine mineral depth, tension and longevityFlorian Reus is working uncompromisingly handcrafted and close to nature and produces concentrated, precise Chardonnays with international aspirations.

Expansion

The grapes will selectively hand-read and gently processed in the basket press (targeted oxidation)The fermentation process takes place. spontaneously aged in barrique without temperature control, followed by 12 months of full yeast storage in new woodThe wine will unfiltered and minimally sulfured bottled.

Aroma and taste

The nose shows signs of this nutty and citrus notes, accompanied by Celery, shiitake mushrooms, Thai basil and a subtle smokinessOn the palate firm, cool and delicately juicy, with Vineyard peach, fresh acidity and chalky mineralityThe reverberation is deep, elegant and slightly tobacco-like with fine grip.

Dietary recommendations

Ideal grilled fish, seafood, poultry or mushroom dishesEqually exciting to Asian cuisine or more complex vegetarian dishesServed at 10–12 °C.

Special features of the vintage in the growing region

The year 2021 was characterized by cool, wet spring and dry late summer, which leads to clear, precise and crisp white wines with high acidity led.

Conclusion

The 2021 Chardonnay “World Champion Edition” connects Burgundian depth with Franconian precision. A complex, mineral and long-lasting Chardonnay with Excitement, structure and international format.