Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled asparagus with olive oil and lemon
    Organic Grüner and asparagus is a classic Wachau match; the wine's herbal pepper notes complement the vegetable.
  • Steamed white fish
    Precise mineral-driven Grüner works well with delicately steamed fish.
  • Organic goat cheese
    The wine's organic provenance and mineral character pair naturally with artisan goat cheese.

How to serve Grüner Veltliner Smaragd St. Michael

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled asparagus with olive oil and lemon, Steamed white fish, Organic goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Roland Chan founded Domäne Roland Chan in 2012, one of the newer boutique estates in the Wachau. Organic certification and minimal-intervention winemaking distinguish the project; the first Grüner Veltliner Smaragd was bottled in 2014.

  1. 2012: Roland Chan establishes Domäne Roland Chan at St. Michael
  2. 2014: First Grüner Veltliner Smaragd bottled

Facts

Producer
Domäne Roland Chan · visiting guide
Grapes
Grüner Veltliner
Classification
Wachau DAC
Oak
Large old barrels; minimal intervention
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 25-40 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
2014
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Grüner Veltliner Smaragd St. Michael

When should I drink Grüner Veltliner Smaragd St. Michael?

Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Grüner Veltliner Smaragd St. Michael?

Grilled asparagus with olive oil and lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Steamed white fish and Organic goat cheese. Organic Grüner and asparagus is a classic Wachau match; the wine's herbal pepper notes complement the vegetable.

What grapes are in Grüner Veltliner Smaragd St. Michael?

The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Wachau DAC.

Tags

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