Chardonnay Eleve en Fut de Chene
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Creamy chicken fricassee, pan-seared sea scallops in butter, or roasted veal chops with wild mushrooms.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic village of Eguisheim, the cradle of Alsatian viticulture, Wolfberger has championed the region's diverse terroirs since 1902. While Chardonnay in Alsace is famously reserved for the sparkling Cr mant d'Alsace, this rare still bottling, ' lev en F t de Ch ne,' showcases a bold, Burgundian-inspired approach. Grown on mineral-rich clay-limestone soils, the grapes undergo fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. This traditional technique seamlessly marries the signature bright, cool-climate acidity of Alsace with luxurious notes of toasted brioche, vanilla, and ripe stone fruits, offering a unique and captivating expression of a classic grape in unexpected territory.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1902 in the historic medieval village of Eguisheim, Wolfberger began as the Cave Coopérative Vinicole d'Eguisheim, among the pioneering winegrower unions of Alsace. Today, the cooperative unites over 300 member families cultivating roughly 1,200 hectares spanning across the Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin, including holdings across 15 Grand Cru sites such as Pfersigberg, Eichberg, and Rangen. Viticultural parcels traverse diverse geological foundations—ranging from classic limestone-clay and marl to fractured granite and steep volcanic scree—sheltered by the rain shadow of the Vosges Mountains. Viticulture adheres to rigorous sustainable guidelines through HVE Level 3 and Agri-Confiance certifications, complemented by dedicated certified-organic bottlings. Wolfberger has cemented its international reputation as both an innovator and benchmark producer of AOC Crémant d'Alsace, alongside precision-led still varietals. Its benchmark wines range from vibrant Riesling and Gewurztraminer Vieilles Vignes to richly concentrated Vendanges Tardives and botrytized Sélection de Grains Nobles.