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Matthias Gaul Chardonnay Asselheim
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Matthias Gaul Chardonnay Asselheim
Chardonnay from the Palatinate, which neither strives for Burgundian imitation nor for light summer wine appeal — but goes its own way: strong, yet fresh, with clear origin.
Matthias Gaul cultivates vineyards around Grünstadt in the northern part of the Palatinate. The single vineyard site Asselheim features calcareous soils that give the Chardonnay a mineral undertone—a counterpoint to the barrique aging, which lends the wine structure and depth without masking it.
In the glass , aromas of ripe yellow pear, butterscotch, and a hint of citrus zest are revealed. On the palate, it is full-bodied, the oak notes remain integrated, and the acidity keeps the weight in balance. The finish is long and slightly spicy.
- Dishes: Veal medallions in cream sauce, lobster bisque, pan-fried pike-perch with parsley butter or mature Brie
- Temperature: 11–13 °C
- Occasion: Dinner for two, wine pairing with a multi-course meal
Grape variety
Chardonnay
Origin
Palatinate, Germany
Taste
Dry?
Alcohol
13,5 % Vol.
Serving temp.
7–10 °C
Volume
0,75 l
Country of origin
Germany
Region
Palatinate
Grape variety
Chardonnay
Wine color
White Wine
Vintage
2024
Alcohol content
13,5 % Vol.
Pairs with
Grilled food, Veal, Braised food
Serving temperature?
7–10 °C
Aging?
Barrique?
Closure type
Cork?
Bottle shape
Burgundy
Bottle size
0,75 l
Nutritional values per 100 ml
Energy
364 kJ / 87 kcal
Fat
0 g
Fat, of which saturates
0 g
Carbohydrates
0.2 g
Carbohydrates, of which sugars
0.2 g
Protein
0 g
Salt
0 g
Legal & trade information
Allergens
Sulfites
Producer
Matthias Gaul
Distributor
Weingut Matthias Gaul
Weingut Matthias Gaul
Weinstraße 10
67269
Asselheim
Deutschland
SKU
V03493-2024
Reviews
4.0
Quick answers
How does the Chardonnay Asselheim by Matthias Gaul taste?
It combines power with a cool, mineral freshness. In the glass, you smell ripe yellow pear, some butter toffee, and citrus zest. On the palate, it feels full-bodied but is kept in balance by a precise acidity. The finish is long and finely spiced.
Is the wine aged in a wooden barrel?
Yes, this Chardonnay matures in barriques. Matthias Gaul uses the small wooden barrel very specifically: it gives the wine structure, depth, and fine toffee notes without covering up the fruit or the chalky minerality of the Asselheim site.
What does this powerful white wine go best with?
Due to its melt and wood structure, it is an excellent food companion. It fits ideally with veal medallions in cream sauce, fried zander with parsley butter, or a hearty lobster bisque. It also cuts a very good figure with ripe Brie or Camembert.
At what temperature do I best serve it?
Do not serve it too cold so that the fine wood and toffee notes come into their own well. 11 to 13 °C are ideal. It is best to take the bottle out of the refrigerator a quarter of an hour before pouring.
Is this a light wine for the terrace?
No, with 13.5% vol. and its aging in barriques, this is a structured, profound white wine. It is the right choice for an extensive dinner for two or as a companion for a multi-course menu.
The Winery
Matthias Gaul runs his winery in Grünstadt-Asselheim as the fourth generation of a winemaking family that laid the foundation in 1956 with its first bottled wine.
At the northernmost tip of the German Wine Route, where winds from the Eistal valley provide a cool microclimate, he grows mainly Pinot varieties on 35 hectares – partly in high-density planting at an altitude of 300 meters, on pure limestone rock.
VINUM named him "King of Pinot" in 2017, and he won the German Red Wine Prize twice. Anyone who drinks his Pinot Gris or Pinot Noir tastes why this is no empty award.
Asselheimgaul-weine.de
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