Chardonnay Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
While the Rheingau is historically synonymous with Riesling, Weingut Künstler's Chardonnay Brut showcases the estate's masterful versatility and the exceptional potential of Burgundy varieties in Hochheim's unique microclimate. Sourced from meticulously managed vineyards where clay-loess soils are underpinned by limestone, this sparkling wine is crafted using the traditional method (Klassische Flaschengärung). It undergoes extended aging on its fine lees, allowing it to develop a sophisticated autolytic character. The result is a sparkling wine of remarkable precision, marrying the vibrant, cool-climate acidity of the Rheingau with a creamy texture, fine mousse, and elegant mineral depth that pays homage to classic sparkling traditions.
🍾 About the Producer
Weingut Künstler was established in Hochheim am Main in 1965 by Franz Künstler, reviving a long-standing family winemaking tradition that originated in South Moravia before World War II. The estate rose to international prominence under the stewardship of Franz's son, Gunter Künstler, who assumed leadership in 1992 with an uncompromising focus on terroir-driven precision. Managing iconic VDP.Grosse Lage vineyard sites such as Hochheimer Hölle, Kirchenstück, and Domdechaney, the winery champions sustainable vineyard management, minimal cellar intervention, and extensive aging on the lees. Künstler is renowned across the globe for its powerful, mineral-structured dry Rieslings, magnificent noble sweet expressions, and remarkably elegant, complex Spätburgunder.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay