Aus den Dörfern Chardonnay Z trocken 2025

The wine's story:

Chardonnay makes up only a tenth of Hammelmann’s vineyards, but in recent years it has become one of the house’s most important wines. The village-level Chardonnay from Zeiskam is made like a small Burgundy – spontaneous fermentation in barrel, time on the lees – while remaining light, fresh and energetic rather than buttery or heavy.

Lukas Hammelmann founded his small wine estate in Zeiskam, in the southern Pfalz, in 2016, coming from a family with no previous connection to winemaking. He farms just under five hectares in three villages – Zeiskam, Hochstadt and Neustadt-Hambach – and makes wine from only three varieties: Riesling, Chardonnay and Spätburgunder.

Winemaking:

• Variety: Chardonnay 100%
• Soil: sandstone, clay, loess
• Hand-harvested, spontaneous fermentation in wooden casks
• Around 9 months on the lees, bottled unfiltered
• Alcohol 12%

Tasting notes:

Yellow apple, pear, lemon, a light nuttiness and creaminess from the lees. Dry and lively, with a fresh finish.

Food pairing:

Chicken, turkey, mushrooms, fish with butter sauce, pasta and soft cheeses.

Ageing potential:

Best 2026–2030.

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