# Godramstein Kalkgestein Chardonnay (2016)

- **Producer:** Weingut Münzberg
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Pfalz, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €12
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, apple peel, ripe pear, yellow fruit, apple, herbal notes, cider, smoke, cloves, walnut, vanilla, wet stone, wet stones

## About this wine

The Weingut Münzberg Godramstein Kalkgestein Chardonnay 2016 is a white wine from the Pfalz region of Germany, specifically from the Godramstein area. The winery, Weingut Münzberg, is a family-run estate with a history dating back to 1903, now in its fifth generation. The wine's name, 'Kalkgestein', refers to the limestone soil from which it originates, a significant factor in its character. It holds the VDP.ORTSWEIN classification, indicating its village-specific quality.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Kalkgestein' directly translates to 'limestone', highlighting the soil's importance.
- This is a VDP.ORTSWEIN, a designation for quality village wines in Germany.
- The winery is a member of the VDP and 'Fünf Winzer Fünf Freunde' groups.
- Weingut Münzberg has been 'Fairchoice' sustainability certified since 2024.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and minerality can stand up to richer dishes, while its acidity can cut through creamy sauces and fatty proteins. Herbal notes in the wine can complement dishes featuring similar aromatics.

## Wine making process

The Chardonnay grapes for this wine are fermented and aged in barrique barrels, specifically using Palatinate oak. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in large wooden barrels, with a portion of it also maturing in used barriques. This process includes an extended period of barrel aging, contributing to the wine's development. The winery's philosophy centers on expressing terroir and soil characteristics in their wines.