The product image is for illustrative purposes only and may not exactly reflect the actual characteristics of the wine. Gantenbein Chardonnay 2012 150clAOC | Graubunden | Switzerland CHF 980.00 / per bottleSize 75 cl150 clFormat Single bottleCase of 112345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849 ADD TO CART ADD TO CART All vintages 2012 2014 2020 Critics scores 94 Robert ParkerThe citrus-yellow colored 2012 Chardonnay is bright and delicate on the nose, with white caramel and pure, delicate slate aromas. Tight and fresh on the palate, this is a concentrated and powerful but also very mineral Chardonnay, and it is still a baby. The long, mineral finish is pure, piquant and salty, revealing very fine tannins and a tight structure. Very long. Tasted November 2018. Producer GantenbeinAlong the breathtaking Rhine Valley of Grisons, the Gantenbein winery is found in the small wine-growing village of Fläsch. Founded in 1982 by Martha and Daniel Gantenbein, they began by planting their 6-hectare estate with Burgundy clones. Today the property is predominately dedicated to Pinot Noir production, while much smaller areas are devoted to Chardonnay and Riesling growth. Martha and Daniel agreed early on that quality was key – therefore meticulous viticulture and vinification processes are followed. They even use gravity-feed tanks, where the flow of the grapes and the juice is regulated by the earth’s natural pressure without the need of pumps or filters. Along with their top Pinot Noirs, the estate also crafts two smaller production wines of Riesling and Chardonnay.