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Weingut Franz Keller Kirchberg GG Chardonnay VDP

Weingut Franz Keller

Franz Keller, located in Germany's Baden region, is a renowned producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the area and throughout Germany. As a member of the VDP, the winery is also a prestigious Gault&Millau four-grape winery. The estate also owens a Michelin one-star restaurant, and operates a wine trading business specializing in Bordeaux and Burgundy. This unique combination makes Franz Keller wines exceptionally food-friendly, with a style that reflects French elegance. The entry-level range features dry, crisp, and fruit-forward wines, while the mid-to-higher-tier offerings complexity, minerality, concentration, and structure. The winery has practiced organic viticulture since 2021, and wines will gradually receive organic certification starting with the 2024 vintage.

Region : Baden

Grapes : Chardonnay

Taste : Notes of lemon zest and lemon verbena from the glass, interwoven with fresh stone fruit and citrus flavors underscored by subtle herbal nuances. The palate is juicy yet retains a focused core, delivering a round texture that is both supple and airy. Pleasant minerality runs through the wine, leading to a finish touched by subtle smokiness and spicy oak. Possessing considerable aging potential, this wine will delight from 2025 through 2038.