2023 Pfaffenhofen Chardonnay-Weißburgunder VDP.Ortswein, Württemberg, Germany

Clear, precisely polished core fruit nose with citrus nuances, a hint of herbs, floral traces, and moderate, smoky-nutty barrel tones. Clear, cool, and crisp, finely juicy fruit, again smoky and nutty wood accents, delicate herbal notes and floral traces, fine, quite lively, polished acidity, gentle grip, a lot of salt on the palate, some depth, invigoratingly cool and unembellished character, very good, finely juicy and spicy finish.

Best to drink: Bis 2028+. What our ratings mean