Chardonnay "MSV Konkrét"

MSV stands for Mérész Sándor Vision — this time posing a concrete question: what happens to Chardonnay when it ferments in a concrete tank? The answer is the meeting of two vineyards: the deep brown forest soil of Öreg hegy in Etyek and the loess and limestone subsoil of Nagy-Látó-hegy in Alcsútdoboz — vines from 2002 and 2015 together.

Multi-pass hand harvesting, careful cold pressing, then 100% fermentation in concrete tank. Twelve months on fine lees, followed by three further months after bottling.

Fruity yet layered. Ripe yellow pear and apple open, with the freshness of lemon and lime. Behind the fruit, almond and white flowers. On the palate rich, dynamic, harmonious — citrus notes accompany the sip from start to finish, complemented by soft creaminess and saltiness.

Pairs well with roasted or steamed fish, grilled or oven-baked vegetables. Vegan pairing: grilled cauliflower with lemon and capers.

Details:

• Origin: Öreg hegy (Etyek) + Nagy-Látó-hegy (Alcsútdoboz), Etyek-Buda, Hungary
• Variety: Chardonnay (planted 2002, 2015)
• Soil: deep brown forest soil + loess, limestone subsoil
• Yield: 40 hl/ha
• Alcohol: 13%
• Residual sugar: 1.4 g/l
• Acidity: 6.2 g/l
• Ageing: concrete tank, 12 months on fine lees + 3 months in bottle
• Recommended serving temperature: 10–12 °C