A powerful, terroir-driven Chardonnay from one of South Styria's most renowned single vineyard sites, impressively reflecting the signature style of one of Austria's finest wine estates.
Bottler: Tement GmbH, Zieregg 13, A-8461 Ehrenhausen / Austria
In the glass
Colour
Luminous golden yellow with greenish reflections, clear and brilliant
Nose
Ripe yellow stone fruits such as peach and apricot, complemented by floral notes, subtle minerality, citrus zest and a fine oak spice element
Palate
Full-bodied and creamy with vibrant acidity, notes of butter pear, white peach and hazelnut, long, mineral-saline finish
Character
Elegant, complex vineyard site wine with impressive depth and texture – powerful yet precise, with considerable ageing potential
Pairing
Pan-fried turbot with hollandaise sauce, lobster or langoustine, aged alpine cheese
Notes
Classified as Erste STK Lage – the highest quality level of the Styrian Terroir & Klassik Association; the Ried Sulz is considered one of South Styria's most distinctive Chardonnay vineyard sites with deep opok soils
Tasting note
Character
The winery Tement ranks among the defining addresses of South Styria – and the Ried Sulz belongs to those vineyard sites that justify this reputation year after year. The Morillon 2021 – as Chardonnay is traditionally called in Styria – embodies the unmistakable style of the house: precise, profound and imbued with a tension that characterises great white wines. With 14.0 % vol. alcohol, the wine sits on the riper side of the vintage, without losing its definition.
Terroir & Origin
The Ried Sulz lies in the heart of South Styria, a region whose gently rolling hills and the interplay of Pannonian warmth influences and Alpine fresh air currents create ideal conditions for the ripening of aromatic white wines. The classification as Erste STK Lage – the Styrian equivalent of a Premier Cru designation – underscores the extraordinary potential of this single vineyard site. The Opok soils, a characteristic interplay of limestone and marl typical of South Styria, lend the wine its mineral substance and depth.
Grape Variety & Vinification
The Morillon has developed a distinctive identity in Styria that sets it apart from Burgundian models: leaner, more nervous, more strongly shaped by the geology of the terroir. Tement employs careful, artisanal winemaking that places the origin front and centre and lets the wine speak – without overworking it through excessive oak influence. The 2021 vintage produced wines of remarkable structure and ageing potential in Styria, despite challenging weather conditions.
Food Pairing Recommendations
A wine of this calibre demands dishes with substance and finesse: pan-fried turbot with beurre blanc, calf’s sweetbreads with morels or a classic Wiener Backhendl would be worthy partners. Equally, aged Alpine cheese or creamy risotto variations with white truffle harmonise beautifully with the depth and complexity of this South Styrian Chardonnay.
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