The Salzl Chardonnay Premium 2023 14 % is a powerful yet precisely crafted Austrian Chardonnay, made from 100 % Chardonnay grapes. The vines grow on Paratschernosem soil, a loamy sand with a high gravel content, which provides excellent conditions for a structured, mineral-driven white wine. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 15 °C in small oak barrels. The wine is then left on its fine lees, which are stirred regularly. This technique, known as bâtonnage, enhances texture, body and complexity. The 2023 vintage was bottled in August 2024.


In the 0.75 l bottle, the Salzl Chardonnay Premium 2023 presents itself as a sophisticated, oak-aged white wine with significant ageing potential. Ageing in small oak barrels on the fine lees combines the varietal Chardonnay fruit with structure and a multi-layered oakiness. Under optimal storage conditions, the recommended drinking window is between 2026 and 2036, making this premium Chardonnay from Austria suitable for longer-term ageing. For best enjoyment, we recommend serving it in a generous Burgundy glass, in which the wine’s complex character can unfold particularly well.

Tasting Note

In the glass, the Salzl Chardonnay Premium 2023 displays an intense, radiant straw-yellow colour with silvery highlights. On the nose, it reveals notes of pineapple, honeydew melon, yellow tropical fruits and Golden Delicious apple, accompanied by subtle woody notes, cloves and delicate herbal undertones. On the palate, it is juicy and complex, with a fresh, salty minerality, lively acidity and ripe stone fruit; a creamy texture blends with vanilla, delicate toasted notes and subtle hints of caramel and nougat. The finish is lingering, carried by notes of apple and pear, along with a delicately spicy note.

Acidity: 5 g/l

Residual sugar: 3.6 g/l

The Salzl Chardonnay Premium should be enjoyed at a serving temperature of 10–12 °C and pairs superbly with white meat and poultry, as well as with seafood and shellfish. This full-bodied Chardonnay also has sufficient structure to pair well with offal such as tripe or liver, as well as with spicy Asian dishes. To allow the wine to develop its full potential, it is recommended to serve it in a Burgundy glass, which gives this complex, oak-aged white wine sufficient room to breathe.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Salzl Seewinkelhof GmbH, 7142 Illmitz, Zwischen den Reben, Burgenland, Austria
Distributor/Importer email: weingut@salzl.at

Allergens:

• O (= Schwefeldioxid und Sulfite)

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