Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 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.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Palate: close to Burgundy, crisp minerality

Close to Burgundy, with crisp minerality, per the producer's own tasting note for the Hard site.

What it pairs with

  • Roast turbot
    Full body and high acidity match a firm, meaty white fish.
  • Cheese souffle
    The wine's Burgundian weight matches a rich, egg-based dish.
  • Scallops with brown butter
    Crisp minerality and full body echo classic Chardonnay-with-scallops logic.

History

Hard is Ziereisen's Chardonnay site, made in the estate's Burgundy-leaning house style with old-oak foudre ageing rather than new barrique.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Ziereisen · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
Baden Landwein
Oak
Large old oak foudre
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 22-28 at the winery
Drinking window
3-8 from vintage
First vintage
2022

Frequently asked about Ziereisen Hard Chardonnay

What does Ziereisen Hard Chardonnay taste like?

Close to Burgundy in style, per the producer's own note, with crisp minerality, full body, high acidity and a long finish.

What food pairs with Ziereisen Hard Chardonnay?

Roast turbot, a cheese souffle, or scallops with brown butter.

What grape is Ziereisen Hard Chardonnay made from?

100 percent Chardonnay from the Hard site, aged in large old oak foudre rather than new barrique.

Tags

chardonnay cult wine dry full body high acid medium term mood elegant occasion dinner party old world pairs with shellfish pairs with white fish price trade up single vineyard still white

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