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SKU 941848
$23.94/bottle
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The 2021 Morillon Muschelkalk is clear and precise on the nose that is bright and pure as well as intense and super ripe, even with partly overripe or pink-frost aromas. Elegant and fresh on the palate, this is a full-bodied, tight Chardonnay with a phenolic finish. It underwent up to six hours of maceration and was aged in large and one-third smaller oak barrels (pieces). Bottled unfiltered, it has serious Styrian grip. Released in April this year, this is a serious and age-worthy Morillon that needs some months to open up. 13% stated alcohol. Glass stopper. Tasted in May 2023.
Morillon, a historic grape variety with roots tracing back to France and Austria, offers a nuanced expression in the world of wine. Often confused with Chardonnay due to historical nomenclature overlaps, Morillon stands as an independent varietal in Austria, notably in Styria, where it thrives in the region's cooler climate and limestone-rich soils. This white grape yields wines with a distinctive character, marked by vibrant acidity, bright citrus flavors, and an elegant mineral backbone. Morillon wines exhibit a medium body with refreshing acidity, making them versatile companions to a variety of dishes, from seafood to poultry. Despite its relative obscurity on the global stage, Morillon's unique qualities and regional significance continue to attract attention, especially from those who appreciate the diversity and complexity of lesser-known grape varieties.
Country
Austria
Archaeological evidence suggests that grapevines have been grown and cultivated in what is today modern Austria for over four thousand years, making it one of the oldest wine producing countries in the world. Over the centuries, relatively little has changed in Austrian wine, with the dominant grape varietals continuing to be Grüner Veltliner, Zweigelt, Pinot Noir and others. Austria is renowned for producing excellent and characterful dry white wines, although in the eastern part of the country, many wineries specialist in sweeter white wines made in a similar style to those of neighboring Hungary. Today, Austria has over fifty thousand hectares under vine, split over four key wine regions. The domestic wine industry remains strong, with Austrians drinking their local produce outside in the summer, and people around the world are beginning to once more rediscover this fascinating and ancient wine culture.
