
Katzelsdorf is located in the northern part of Austria. This region is associated with fine wines along with rich historical culture. Katzelsdorf has favorable terroirs that allow grapevines to grow. Winemaking has been part of the region ever since the 1800s when Romans initiated grape and wine production. Katzelsdorf has varying hills and slopes filled with clay and sandy soils where grapes can ripen.
Katzelsdorf has hot summers, dry weather, and cold winters. The weather variations speak well with grapevines growth. The region is marked by both tradition and modernity when it comes to wine. Katzelsdorf takes pride in its classic white wines, such as the Zierfandler and Rotgipfler. Whereas several of Katzelsdorf’s red wines that reflect elegance are St. Laurent and Pinot Noir.
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Saumaize Michelin Macon Vergisson Sur Roche is made from 100 percent Chardonnay.
Harmonious, fresh and clean aromas of fresh apple, lemon, orange blossom, white flower. Pure, crisp, silky and fine texture. Ripe fruit flavors and good acidity.
The grapes for this wine come from loamy, well-drained soils on our estate vineyard. Dijon and Wente clones are fermented in stainless steel and aged in French oak. This is an elegant chardonnay with a focused mid-palate and the refreshing cool climate acidity characteristic of Sea Smoke Vineyard.
Tasting Notes An elegant Chardonnay with aromas of lemon curd, star fruit, fresh cut peach and wet stone. Complemented by satsuma mandarins and a touch of hazelnut in the focused mid-palate and the refreshing cool climate acidity of our estate vineyard. Winemaking Our estate-grown Chardonnay fruit was picked and hand-sorted in the vineyard before spending the night in our cold room. Chilled grapes were softly pressed and the juice was gently pumped into a stainless steel tank and cold settled. Once the heavy solids were removed, the juice was racked to a stainless steel fermenter, then inoculated for primary fermentation. Following primary fermentation, the wine was racked to barrels, inoculated for malolactic fermentation, then periodically stirred to enhance depth and mouthfeel. The 2023 Sea Smoke Chardonnay was aged for a total of 10 months prior to bottling with no fining and no filtration.