Riedel Performance Oaked Chardonnay set of 2
The Riedel Performance Oaked Chardonnay set of 2 is designed for oak-aged Chardonnay and is part of Riedel's innovative Performance series. What is the difference between a standard Chardonnay glass and an Oaked Chardonnay glass? An Oaked Chardonnay glass has a larger, wider bowl that allows for more oxygen contact, so that creaminess, vanilla notes, and ripe fruit can fully develop without the acidity losing its tension. This model is specifically designed for powerful styles fermented or aged in oak.
These glasses were designed by Georg Riedel and Maximilian Riedel and are among the first series to incorporate optical impact technology.
The Performance Series
The Performance series was introduced as a technological evolution within the Riedel range.
- Designed by Georg and Maximilian Riedel: 10th and 11th generation of the family business.
- Optical Impact Technology: subtle ribbed structure in the bowl increases the inner surface of the wine.
- Faster aromatic development: more contact between wine and oxygen.
- Grape-specific bowl shapes: each shape tailored to a specific wine style.
The ribbed structure is functional and enhances the expression of aromas, especially in oak-aged wines.
Grape Varietal Specific philosophy
Riedel is known for developing glasses per grape variety or wine style.
- Targeted bowl shape: adapted to alcohol, acidity, and structure.
- Specific for oak-aged Chardonnay: wider bowl for body and creaminess.
- Targeted opening: directs the wine precisely across the palate.
- For Oaked Chardonnay, this design helps balance oak influences and fruit.
Material and production
These glasses are premium machine-made.
- Premium machine-made crystal glass: high precision and consistent quality.
- Extremely thin rim: comparable to handmade series.
- Perfect balance and uniformity: identical performance per glass.
- Dishwasher safe: suitable for practical use.
- Capacity 0.727 liters: generous bowl volume for optimal oxygen interaction.
- Lightweight design: comfortable in hand without feeling heavy.
- Strong despite thinness: unique production technique ensures structural stability.
Premium machine-made means that the glasses are produced by machine with advanced technology, ensuring high levels of thinness, clarity, and shape consistency.
Usage
The wide bowl gives oak-aged Chardonnay room to breathe and release aromas. The slightly tapered rim concentrates the aroma and maintains freshness in the taste experience. This keeps the wine full and creamy without becoming heavy or sluggish.
The set is not only suitable for oak-aged Chardonnay. We also enjoy drinking other full-bodied, creamy white wines from this glass, such as Viognier with oak aging or a powerful Rioja Blanco where oak and structure come together.
About Riedel
Riedel is an Austrian family business with a glass production tradition spanning more than 260 years. The brand became internationally leading with the introduction of grape-specific glasses, where shape and content directly influence the taste perception of wine. Under the leadership of Georg and Maximilian Riedel, the company continues to innovate with series such as Performance, where design and functionality converge.
