Elsheim Alte Reben Chardonnay - Weingut Eppelmann - Organic

A concentrated, profound Chardonnay with a clear signature and distinct origin character. The old vines yield low quantities and grapes with high aromatic density – the basis for a wine of tension, structure, and length.

On the nose, ripe yellow fruits, tangerine, and walnut unfold, complemented by fine caramel notes and subtle spice. On the palate, the wine shows itself to be powerful and precise, supported by ripe, well-integrated acidity and a salty-calcareous minerality that provides grip and depth. The texture is dense, yet elegant, with a long and persistent finish.

The Chardonnay vines are rooted in the Elsheim limestone reef, characterized by marl with approximately 25% limestone content. These well-drained, lime-rich soils give the wine its clear structure, mineral tension, and style. The slightly elevated, cooler location above the Selz Valley favors slow ripening and preserves freshness and precision.

The grapes come from the winery's oldest Chardonnay parcels (Côte-de-Selz selection) with natural yield limitation. After selective hand-picking, spontaneous fermentation takes place in Burgundian barriques. The wine then matures for twelve months in wood and another six months in stainless steel tanks. The unfiltered bottling preserves texture, depth, and expression of origin.

A powerful Chardonnay with elegance and great aging potential, convincingly combining craftsmanship, terroir, and tranquility.