COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Weingut Holger Koch
REGION
Baden
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Herrenstück Chardonnay from Weingut Holger Koch is a white wine from the 2024 vintage, hailing from the Baden region of Germany, specifically the Kaiserstuhl sub-region. The 'Herrenstück' designation refers to a specific vineyard site known for producing wines with enhanced texture and minerality. Holger and Gabrielle Koch are dedicated to the 'Burgunder' (Pinot) family of grapes, employing a philosophy that blends traditional winemaking with modern, low-intervention methods to achieve clarity, energy, and finesse. The Herrenstück vineyard's unique terroir, characterized by its higher elevation and soil of loess, loam, and volcanic rock, contributes to the wine's distinctive profile.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Herrenstück wines are a step up from the estate's Kaiserstuhl-level bottlings.
Fact 02
The vineyard is terraced at a higher elevation than other sites.
Fact 03
The name 'Herrenstück' translates to 'Lord's Piece' or 'Master's Plot'.
Fact 04
Holger Koch exclusively focuses on Pinot varieties (Noir, Gris, Blanc).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Herrenstück Chardonnay is crafted using a low-intervention approach. Grapes are manually harvested from the Herrenstück vineyard, known for its higher elevation and unique soil composition. The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, followed by maturation in large, traditional wooden casks to preserve its purity. A significant portion is bottled unfiltered or with minimal filtration, reflecting the producer's commitment to expressing the natural character of the wine and its origin.
