Chardonnay Birs
2022
Mineral and flinty aromas complement the spiciness of the oak aging next to the classic Chardonnay flavors of apple and yellow pear. The oak is present but well integrated. In the palate it is both mineral and creamy. Flavors of vanilla, limestone minerality and spices with a long aftertaste. Intense and full of flavors.
| Varietal composition: | chardonnay |
| Recommended drinking temperature: | 10-12 ℃ |
| Alcohol content: | 13,5 % |
| Bottle size: | 0,75 l |
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Vineyards
Birsalmás
We have done essential preservation to the vineyard within the last two years: vines were restructured, erosion prevention measures were implemented, and centuries old terraces were given a new lease of life. The stone walls were rebuilt in an angle to give solid protection against water downpour and soil erosion.
The unique exposure and the eroded, clay-rich ryolite loam gives the soil many minerals. Due to these factors the vineyard produces complex wines with great aging potential.
Winemaking
After hand harvesting, the grapes were stored in cold storage rooms at 5C overnight. After destemming and light crushing, the must stayed with its skins for 6 hours to extract aromas. After soft pressing of the grapes. the wine fermented in oak barrels (66%) and stainless-steel tanks (33%). After 5 months of barrel ageing, the wine was transferred into stainless steel tanks were it stayed with its lees until bottling. Blending occurred in April and bottling in mid-May. Malolactic fermentation happened to 80% of the wine.
The Year
'The 2022 vintage was characterized by a dry, mild, and windy winter. Unfortunately, the drought lasted until August, only about 100 mm of rain fell by the end of autumn, which is 25% of what we would have needed on average. After the mid-April bud-break shoot growth progressed at a slow pace. Due to the drought, they did not reach the appropriate shoot length in several of our plantations. Due to the lack of water at several vineyards the berries were extremely small, and leaves dried up severely. As the only positive result of the drought – plus our sensitive and focused plant protection - there was fortunately no disease on our property. Sensitive plant protection We had a very hot summer - the highest temperature measured in the Hegymegi vineyard was 42 °C. That's why the harvest started early, on August 17 at the Birsalmás vineyard with sparkling wine bases of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, followed by Hegymegi and Medve vineyards. The end of the harvest fell on October 14, with Furmints for our two vineyard-selections, Birsalmás and Medve. To our great delight, the same two vineyards spoiled us with terrific quality botrytized grapes for Aszú! Unfortunately, our harvest volume fell short of expectations, which is mainly due to the lack of rainfall. This year is a milestone in our lives, as the processor of our new winery in Padihegy was just finished for the harvest, so all of our 2022 wines are resting there.' Czemiczki István - Viticulture-viniculture engineer, Tokaj
Details
| Type | White wine |
| Acidity | 5,5 g/l |
| Alcohol content | 13,5 % |
| Varietal composition: | chardonnay |
| pH | 3,35 |
| Bottle size | 0,75 l |
| Beginning of harvest | 2022-08-21 |
| Bottling date | 2023-05-18 |
| Vinification | The oak is present but well integrated. |
| Ageing time | 5 Month |
| Vineyards | Birsalmás |
Tasting
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color | Mineral and flinty aromas complement the spiciness of the oak aging next to the classic Chardonnay f |
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smell | Flavors of vanilla, limestone minerality and spices with a long aftertaste. Intense and full of flavors. |
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taste | The oak is present but well integrated. |