Auxerrois Chardonnay Löss und Lehm 2025

Wine description for Auxerrois Chardonnay Löss und Lehm 2025 by Michael Andres

Character

Michael Andres combines two distinct characters in this cuvée to create a harmonious whole: the mineral precision of Chardonnay meets the soft fullness of Auxerrois. The wine’s name is programme – Löss and Lehm not only characterise the soils of the Palatinate, but also the character of this dry white wine. It is an uncomplicated, yet far from simple wine that unites Palatinate directness with subtle complexity.

Terroir & Origin

The Palatinate, Germany’s second-largest wine region, offers ideal conditions with its loess and clay soils for these grape varieties. Whilst loess soil provides freshness and elegance, clay imparts structure and substance to the wine. The mild, almost Mediterranean climate of the region enables complete physiological ripeness at moderate alcohol levels. These soils store water and nutrients optimally – a perfect foundation for expressive, terroir-driven white wines.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay brings structure, acidity and ageing potential to the cuvée, whilst Auxerrois – a variety traditionally valued in the Palatinate – provides fruit fullness and creamy texture. This combination is certainly established in the region, though rarely named so clearly. Michael Andres‘ approach is distinctly crafted and straightforward: the wines are meant to let the terroir speak, not the cellar technique. One can expect a wine that eschews excessive oak and instead focuses on fruit clarity and mineral precision.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A versatile table companion: pan-fried fish, poultry in cream sauce or asparagus with hollandaise sauce harmonise beautifully. This cuvée also proves flexible with goat’s cheese, Quiche Lorraine or Asian dishes with moderate spice. The combination of freshness and substance makes it the ideal all-rounder for modern, uncomplicated cuisine.