Chardonnay Reserve 2024

Wine Description for Chardonnay Reserve 2024 by M. Schädler – Steffen Mugler

Colour & Appearance

Pale, radiant golden yellow with delicate silvery reflections – a promising first impression that underscores the freshness of this young vintage.

Nose

Engaging and multi-layered, this Chardonnay Reserve presents itself with character. Citrus and apple form the foundation, complemented by exotic notes of star fruit, peach kernel and almond. With increasing aeration, mineral nuances and delicate smoky hints unfold, lending the wine additional complexity and depth.

Palate

Juicy precision meets vibrant structure: the Chardonnay displays plenty of yellow fruit and a pleasant fruitiness, perfectly balanced by fresh, invigorating acidity with a saline edge. At a moderate 12% alcohol, the wine remains elegant and approachable, without sacrificing expressiveness.

Finish

Medium length with lingering fruit aromas and a fine mineral aftertaste that invites you to take another sip.

Terroir & Origin

Hailing from the Palatinate, this Chardonnay benefits from the region’s temperate climate and limestone-rich soils, which impart its characteristic minerality and freshness. Steffen Mugler from M. Schädler winery has a gift for bringing terroir precisely into the glass.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A varietal Chardonnay aged as a Reserve – likely with extended lees contact and possibly partial barrel ageing, which explains the delicate smoky notes and creamy texture. The ageing approach respects the fruit clarity of the variety.

Food Pairing Recommendations

This Chardonnay is the ideal companion for dishes with spicy and exotic flavours. Perfect with Thai curry, pan-fried monkfish with lemongrass, scallops with mango salsa or creamy saffron risotto. Also an excellent choice with mature Comté or goat’s cheese.

Special Characteristics

A Chardonnay that proves the Palatinate has long belonged to the champions league of German Burgundy varieties. The balance between fruit, acidity and minerality makes it a versatile food companion with distinctive character.