Kracher, Chardonnay, Trockenbeerenauslese, No. 5, Nouvelle Vague 2011 (375ml) TAR-ROSES mineral and tea-like tannin quality

mineral and tea-like tannin quality

(ID) 97+ 12/2014

We were very fortunate that Canaille’s new distributor had a few bottles from last year’s harvest

cassis and possibly some floral undertones

The fermentation is very similar to the rest of the wines from the variety—uncrushed grapes fermented with neutral yeasts in open vats

Kracher, Chardonnay, Trockenbeerenauslese, No. 5, Nouvelle Vague 2011 (375ml) TAR-ROSES mineral and tea-like tannin quality96 points Wine Spectator Seductively creamy and spicy, showing plenty of freshness and purity to its ripe grapefruit, toffee, honey and beeswax flavors. This complex wine offers notes of tarragon on the rich finish, which is filled with accents white chocolate. Drink now through 2050.