2024 marked my first experience with late frost, on the 22nd and 23rd of April. I was firmly convinced that there would be damage, as various weather models had predicted freezing nights. In the end, the cold morning hours claimed 40% of the future grape harvest – less than expected. This wine is the result of a second generation of 100% Chardonnay grapes from three different parcels.
Awash with green tones, from crushed mint to green apple skins, tons of citrus, this is a lean and taut Chardonnay. It is profoundly clean on the palate, both searing and seductive, compact and faceted like all of Dostert’s wines. The élevage is again brilliantly done, providing just a bit more expansive, softness to a wine that would otherwise be almost too ruthless. This is so primal and elegant and fine, so raw and cooling and of the earth.
Chardonnay / Practicing Organic
Germany
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