2021 Chardonnay dry - matured in wooden barrels -

A good winemaker must be willing to experiment, because small changes can have major consequences for the taste. We, the “Junior Counts” Peter and Jürgen, therefore regularly let ourselves be inspired by our worldwide travels. One day we found out that the tradition of storing wine in barrique barrels is not widespread in Germany and especially for white wine, while it is common practice in the USA and Australia. That made us ponder ... and then we acted: For months we tinkered and tried things out in our Palatinate cellars. Today we are proud to offer two premium white wines that are unique in their kind in Germany: Our Chardonnay and our Pinot Blanc are available as a balanced cuvée, half of which was stored in a barrique barrel, while the other half matured in stainless steel . Both varieties received the golden DLG prize for this, and we are a little proud of that. But what is even more important: our customers love these two barrique wines so much that they are our bestsellers today.

What wine experts say:

"Strong green-yellow; in the bouquet the impressive combination of orange, apple, banana with the spicy influences of mocha, coffee and cedar wood; in the taste the elegant play of aromas is supported by a pronounced enamel and an exciting acidity; balanced and long finish." DLG Federal Wine Awards , Frankfurt, 10/2021 

"Tender golden yellow; roasted aromas of vanilla and liquorice present in the bouquet, underlined with fruity hints of pear, quince and some banana; these attributes are reflected in the taste and condense into a powerful, full-bodied and characterful wine." DLG Federal Wine Awards , Frankfurt am Main, 08/2019

"Bright yellow with green reflections; interesting play of fruits such as pineapple and honeydew melon integrated by a subtle roasted note; hearty acidity in the taste with a fresh finish." DLG - Federal Wine Awards , Frankfurt am Main,

"Strong scent of fresh wood and some grapefruit. Needs a little air to fully unfold. Needs partners with strength, but without dominance: veal ragout, poultry fricassee, vegetable gratin. A wine with a lot of potential." dr Rolf Klein, experienced wine author and former editor-in-chief of the magazine "Weinwelt".

Distinguished vintages:

2020 (AP.Nr. 5073053 1321)

-Best collection "aged in (barrique) barrels"*

-Gold Extra awarded with the highest number of points and awarded by the DLG - Federal Wine Awards.

*By the way: A total of five (!) dry wines that have matured in wooden barrels were awarded in this collection: 2020 Pinot Blanc , 2020 Chardonnay , 2019 Pinot Noir , 2019 Merlot , 2018 Saint Laurent .

2018 ( AP. No. 5073053 1519 )

Golden DLG prize awarded and awarded by the DLG - Federal Wine Awards.

2017 ( AP. No. 5073053 2518 )

Golden chamber prize coin at the state awards for wine and sparkling wine awarded by the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Agriculture .

2016 ( AP. No. 5073053 1317 )

Golden chamber prize coin at the state awards for wine and sparkling wine awarded by the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Agriculture .

2015 ( AP. No. 5073053 1316 )

1st place in the Chardonnay category in the competition ' the young southern Palatinate, something is growing '.

Golden chamber prize coin at the state awards for wine and sparkling wine awarded by the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Agriculture .

2014 ( AP. No. 5073053 2215 )

2nd place in the Chardonnay category in the competition ' the young southern Palatinate, something is growing '.

Silver chamber prize coin at the state awards for wine and sparkling wine awarded by the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Agriculture .  

2013 ( AP. No. 5073053 0714 )

Golden chamber prize coin at the state awards for wine and sparkling wine awarded by the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Agriculture .

Golden DLG prize and awarded by the DLG - Federal Wine Awards .

 0.75 liters