2023

Chardonnay Malterdinger Alte Reben

Bernhard Huber zum Winzer

White Wine Full-bodied, Langanhaltend, Mineral, Multi-layered

LAND/REGION

Germany,Baden-Württemberg

Alcohol content:

13%

Drinking temperature:

10-12°C

Grape Variety:

Chardonnay

Optimal drinking window:

Can be drunk immediately, can be stored for 10 years

Allergens

Contains sulfites

The Bernhard Huber Chardonnay Malterdinger Alte Reben 2023 is an outstanding German white wine from the VDP estate Bernhard Huber in Malterdingen, Baden, one of the most renowned Chardonnay origins outside of Burgundy. This single-varietal Chardonnay comes from vines over 40 years old, rooted in deep shell-limestone soils, which give the wine its precise minerality as well as remarkable depth and structure. The grapes are pressed entirely as whole clusters, fermented spontaneously (without the addition of cultured yeasts), and matured for almost a year and a half in barrique, around 30% of which are new French oak barrels. Thanks to this élevage, the wine gains not only substance and finesse, but also a fine spice character and a complex aromatic profile that is characteristic of Chardonnay from old vines. In the glass, Malterdinger Alte Reben shows a refined, pale golden colour with clear brilliance. The nose is layered and concentrated, combining smoky, stony notes with aromas of yellow and green fruits – citrus, pear and quince – alongside subtle herbal and mineral nuances. In terms of depth, this aromatic complexity recalls great Burgundian Chardonnays, with the precise, stony minerality consistently taking centre stage. On the palate, the wine impresses with a dense, full-bodied texture, supported by vibrant acidity, mineral tension and a persistent structure. The balance of fruit, spice, oak and terroir elements makes it both powerful and elegant, highlighting its ageing potential over many years. Overall, the 2023 Chardonnay Malterdinger Alte Reben presents itself as a white wine of tremendous precision, depth and personality – an excellent example of German Chardonnay at an international level.