Weingut Rudolf Furst Chardonnay “R” 2023 750ml

Name: Weingut Rudolf Furst Chardonnay "R" 2023 750ml
Brand: Weingut Rudolf Furst
SKU: 1008726
Price: 121.11 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 97 (2 reviews)

Case of 6

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SKU 1008726

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JS 98pts

WA 96pts

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#73 in Top 100 Wines of Germany, 2025. Amazingly intense aromas of chalk, candied lemons and hazelnuts. Super concentrated and focused, with the kind of structure we associate with grand cru white Burgundy, but with less fat and mass. Still very young, but the length on the vibrantly mineral finish is already extraordinary. From the Karthauser GG site, which has limestone soil. Fermented and matured on the lees for 15 months in barrique cases, then bottled unfiltered. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.

Country: Germany
Region: Franken

Size: 750ml
Color: White

SKU: 1008726 Category: Pre-arrival

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Varietal

Chardonnay

Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one that has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is Chardonnay. This green-skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity, which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.

Country

Germany

As in many Old World countries, the rise of viticulture in Germany came about as a result of the Roman Empire, who saw the potential for vine cultivation in the vast flatlands around the base of the Rhine valley. Indeed, for over a thousand years, Germany's wine production levels were enormous, with much of the south of the country being used more or less exclusively for growing grapes. Over time, this diminished to make way for expanding cities and other types of industries, but Southern Germany remains very much an important wine region within Europe, with many beautifully balanced and flavorful German wines being prized by locals and international wine lovers alike. The hills around Baden-Baden and Mannheim are especially noteworthy, as these produce the high end of the characteristic semi-sweet white wines which couple so perfectly with German cheeses and pickled vegetables. However, all of Germany's wine producing regions have something special and unique to offer, and are a joy to explore and experience.

Region

Franken

Ratings & Reviews

JS 98pts

James Suckling

WA 96pts

Wine Advocate

The intensely yellow-colored 2023 Chardonnay >R< is very intense and concentrated on the fresh, substantial and mineral nose and is a bit more reductive and savory compared to the corresponding Weisser Burgunder >R<. Lemon and grapefruit rind aromas as well as herbal nuances make this a classical, savory and saline, irresistible Chardonnay. Aged in pièces on the gross lees for 16 months, this is a full-bodied, generous and textural Chardonnay from the "grand cru" Karthäuser in Astheim, which is characterized by its meager, white shell limestone soils. The wine is very well balanced, charmingly fruity and quite feminine on the palate, finishing with tension, lots of salt, lemon freshness and mouthwatering grip. This is still discreet yet highly promising. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in October 2025.