tobias kotzian

phd student at the university of st. gallen

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Friedrich Becker: Schweigen Chardonnay 2021

14/20

tasted january 16, 2026

producer
Weingut Friedrich Becker
region
Pfalz, Germany
vintage
2021
grapes
Chardonnay
style
white

clear, medium lemon

nose

intensitymedium(+)
developmentdeveloping

aromas

Primary
green fruitcitrusstone fruitother

green fruit yellow applecitrus lemonstone fruit white peachother limestone

Secondary
malolactic conversionoak

malolactic conversion creamoak toast, hazelnut

Tertiary

none recorded

palate

sweetnessdry
aciditymedium(+)
alcoholmedium
bodymedium(+)
flavourmedium(+)
finishlong

conclusion

qualityvery good
readinesscan drink now but has potential for ageing