Zemmer

[Joe Schmoe]

Howdy!

Tried a few of these a week ago. If you get to try the wines of Alois Lageder from this region, then search out Lowengang Chardonnay 1995. It is truly sensational, in my view. I don't know what your collective experience is on Chablis AC, but this particular Italian offering makes a mockery of some wines made in this image at twice the price. The topo-climate in Grand/Premier Cru Chablis is so unique that I can honestly say that I have only tasted 2 or 3 mature chardonnays that tasted anything like good Chablis, in reality. This is one of them. There was a little wood on this wine, but no more than you would find on a top Laroche Premier Cru. There was extended lees contact that gave, no doubt, the tight nuttiness, and the ability to age to this wine. The apple and mineral freshness on this wine will insure its slow citrussy development for 2 to 3 more years. Price would be $15-18 at a guess.
Great stuff! By the way, his Benefizium Porer Pinot Grigio 1997 is possibly the best of a very fashionable (over here anyway), mostly over-hyped, bunch of Italian non-starters. ($14-16)

Adios Amigos

J.W.