2023 Keller Chardonnay 'Talfels' Chardonnay Trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany Caze-Thibaut The earthy and crunchy palate

The earthy and crunchy palate lingers on for what seems like many minutes before slowly dissipating to you guessed it

sesame seeds

comes from a young vineyard in Contrada Pietramarina

Both primary and secondary fermentations proceeded naturally in barrel

2023 Keller Chardonnay 'Talfels' Chardonnay Trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany Caze-Thibaut The earthy and crunchy palateFrom the limestone dominant Talfels parcel in Westhofenadjacent to Morstein and sharing its high active lime profileKeller vinifies this Chardonnay with the same precision applied to his GG Rieslings. Whole cluster pressed, fermented with native yeasts, and raised in neutral barrels, the 2023 is all tension and mineral architecture: citrus oil, white peach, faint smoke, and a pure chalk dust line that feels unmistakably Keller. The palate is sleek,