Chardonnay Retzbach VDP.ORTSWEIN QW Franconia

Chardonnay from Retzbach in Franconia: vinified dry, with a clear origin and a dense, balanced structure. As a VDP.ORTSWEIN, it stands for wines that derive their identity from the village and its soils.

Rudolf May cultivates vineyards around Retzbach on the Main. The Franconian shell limestone provides calcareous soils that give the wine structure and mineral depth. The winery works organically.

In the glass, the wine shows a light golden yellow with brilliant reflections. On the nose, pear and ripe apple meet subtle citrus notes, accompanied by fine spice and a mineral line. On the palate, it feels dense and precise; the minerality gives it contour. The finish is long.

We recommend it at 9 to 11 °C with fried zander, chicken fricassee, or creamy pasta dishes with mushrooms. It also goes well with mild mountain cheese.