2022 Thorle Kalk & Kreide

£28.00

The Cuvée for Kalk & Kreide combines Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc grapes from the best vineyard plots in Saulheim.

The idea here was to create as natural a "white Burgundy" as possible with a long, full yeast, storage and minimal addition of sulphur.

 

After selective harvesting in several stages according to the ripeness of the grapes, the berries were lightly crushed in the cellar and left to stand in their juice for 6 hours to achieve better aroma extraction. 

This extract-rich Chardonnay & Pinot Blanc was spontaneously fermented with natural yeasts and was stored on the full yeast for around 10 months until the beginning of August 2023. 

The yeast was stirred monthly to give this wine even more fullness and creaminess. The aging took place in 500l tonneau wooden barrels and traditional oak barrels with a new wood content of approximately 30%.

Tasting Note: On the nose it shows smoky and yeasty with robust features. On the palate it appears opulent and ripe, but is supported by a noticeable, salty minerality. There is also a fine wood spice that rounds off this liquid work of art. In the finish, this top Burgundy cuvée challenges the palate and shows off its creamy, yeasty length.

Origin: Saulheim, Germany

Alcohol: 12.5%

Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc

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We could attempt to paraphrase the words of Christoph & Johannes Thörle, but they say it best themselves, as each of their wines and their production involve “the highest quality standards, precision and perfection”.

Their different vineyard sites, across Saulheim (Reinhessen, Germany), are on some of the best limestone bases around. This gives each of the wines a wonderfully mineral character that is further developed and enhanced in the winery.

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