Domaine Durrmann, Sylvaner 2024 Lighter Chardonnay does the heavy lifting

Chardonnay does the heavy lifting in the fruit department whilst Savagnin brings its searing acidity and further enhances the salty twang

Mostly wholebunch fermented and hand plunged

all cut to shreds by the classic Jura saline acidity

It should be illegal to make something that tastes this good

Florals and spice dominate the aromatics

Domaine Durrmann, Sylvaner 2024 Lighter Chardonnay does the heavy liftingPlace: Alsace, France Grape: Sylvaner Vibe: Natural, textural, It recently dawned on me that we don't have any Sylvaner and I had to put a stop to that real quick. On recent visits to Alsace, this grape has often been outshining its Riesling counterparts with ease. I'm big into this expression. Orange blossom aromatics but with a herbal, savoury side that is hard to ignore. A tiny bit of phenolic grip keeps you coming back for more, and more, and