The Chardonnay Seehalde is considered the most sophisticated and characterful wine from the Seehaldenhof – a true flagship from the Bavarian Lake Constance region. In the steep, warm Seeharde/Seehalde vineyard, located directly above the lake, Chardonnay finds optimal conditions: calcareous soils, precise ventilation, and the balancing, cool lake climate, which gives the wine tension and elegance.
In the cellar, Simon Hornstein pursues a reductive style clearly inspired by Burgundy. The Chardonnay is carefully selected, slowly fermented, and then aged in wood – always with a fine sense for balance rather than opulence. The result is a precise, profound Lake Constance Chardonnay that goes far beyond what one would expect regionally.
In the glass, the Chardonnay Seehalde shows a fine, smoky wood signature, notes of ripe citrus fruits, pome fruit, and subtle nutty hints. On the palate, it is powerful yet elegant and cool, carried by a lively acidity and salty minerality. The length is impressive – a Chardonnay with stature, aging potential, and a clear signature.
A top white wine from Lake Constance that demonstrates how precise and terroir-driven Chardonnay can be in this landscape.
