Fritz Wassmer Schlossberg Chardonnay
75cl
/
13% Vol
This Chardonnay is full-bodied and powerful with white blossom, ripe citrus, peach and pear aromas on the nose. On the palate, it is complex- fruit-forward and nutty, with hints of caramel and vanilla. and candied citrus fruits on the finish. This is a delightful and well-nuanced wine, that can be paired with a wide variety of foods. This wine has won "Best In Show" with Decanter Magazine 2021!
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Fritz Wassmer Schlossberg Chardonnay
€59.00
Ex Tax: €47.97
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Aromas of peach, pear, ripe citrus, white blossom and oak
Palate
Rich, full-bodied, with good acidity, and a complex palate of ripe fruits, oak, vanilla, hints of caramel and nuts. Elegant clean finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
Chardonnay
Maturation
aged in French oak barrels
Alcohol %
13%
Country
Germany
Region/AOC
Baden
Vintage
2018
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
5 to 7 years
Producer
Weingut Fritz Wassmer
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Falstaff magazine - 92 Points and Voted Best Chardonnay Worldwide (2018 vintage), awarded by the Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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