Markowitsch Chardonnay Ried Schüttenberg 2020

A la Carte

Youthful color, complex aroma, candied orange, mandarin, nutty spice, full-bodied, tight texture, slightly creamy middle, fruity, precise finish, very long finish, pink grapefruit on the back palate

Falstaff

Light green-yellow, silver reflections. Delicately of tangerine zest, vanilla, some mint and lime zest, very attractive scent. Medium-bodied, white apple, fine acid structure, elegant, mineral, delicate melon, stylistically close to a Chablis, great accompaniment to food.

A la Carte

Light colour, multi-layered bouquet, candied orange and almonds, physalis, pear and quince, fine spiciness, full-bodied, lively texture, harmonious, tight-knit drinking flow, piquant finish, long aftertaste, grapefruit in the back aroma

Wine Enthusiast

Only the merest hint of creaminess appears on the nose. The palate then comes in with smoky edges of hazelnut and corn husk. The body is sinuous and balanced, and it has a lovely texture as well as bright lemon freshness. There is some warmth, but this all strikes a lovely balance.

Robert Parker

The 2018 Ried Schüttenberg Chardonnay displays a clear and aromatic but oak-dominated and quite international or anonymous bouquet with potted ginger notes. Lush but piquant and fresh on the palate, with good phenolic grip and nice spicy flavors, this is an elegant and dense Chardonnay that reflects the vitality and tension of the terroir but also the ambition to handcraft a Burgundy, whereas Walter Glatzer is producing an excellent and very convincing Sauvignon Blanc from this same vineyard.

James Suckling

Bright green apples, citrus, lemon meringue and light pastries. Medium-bodied and quite steely, thanks to vivacious acidity and mineral undertones.

Vinum

Fine coolness in the bouquet, some green and white asparagus, a hint of camomile. Racy, powerful but balanced palate. Pure chalkiness, juicy and drinkable at the same time. Very compact with an exotic touch.

Falstaff

Light green-yellow, silver reflections. Delicate white tropical fruit, a hint of herbal spice, delicate touch of oak. Juicy, elegant, nuances of honeydew melon, some salt and caramel on the finish, good length, has potential to mature.