Laissez Faire 2023 Christian Tschida

Laissez Faire by Christian Tschida – Natural Riesling from Burgenland

History and Origin of the Wine

Laissez Faire is an extraordinary white wine produced by Christian Tschida in the heart of Burgenland, Illmitz. Made from 100% Riesling, the grapes come from schist-rich vineyards and are hand-harvested, ensuring the highest quality. This wine perfectly expresses the Illmitz terroir and Tschida’s philosophy, favoring minimal human intervention in both vineyard and winery, highlighting freshness, minerality, and aromatic complexity.

Vineyard Philosophy

The grapes for Laissez Faire come from carefully tended vineyards with no systemic chemicals. The young winemaker applies natural viticulture, respecting the rhythms of the plants and the land. Hand harvesting allows selection of only the best clusters, preserving integrity and quality while preparing the grapes for an elegant, mineral, and complex wine.

Natural Winemaking and Aging

Vinification is entirely spontaneous: grapes are destemmed and foot-crushed, with a short maceration of a few hours. Fermentation occurs with native yeasts, without any selected yeast or additives. Aging lasts about one year in large used wooden casks, and the wine is bottled without fining or filtration, fully respecting Tschida’s natural approach.

Tasting Notes

On the nose, Laissez Faire reveals aromas of peach, apricot, lime, plum, green apple, and pear, accompanied by white floral and evolved herbal notes. It is mineral and lightly spicy, while the palate surprises with elegance, depth, and vibrant, almost salty acidity, making it persistent and harmonious.

Pairing and Serving

Perfect with shellfish and delicate fish dishes, Laissez Faire is best served at 10°–12°C. This natural Riesling expresses the authenticity of Christian Tschida wines, combining freshness, minerality, and aromatic complexity in a unique sensory experience.

Technical Sheet

• Producer: Christian Tschida

• Wine: Laissez Faire

• Vintage: 2023

• Region: Illmitz, Burgenland, Austria

• Variety: 100% Riesling

• Type: White Wine

• Soil: Schist

• Harvest: Manual

• Vinification: Foot-crushed, spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, short maceration

• Aging: 12 months in large used wooden casks

• Fining and Filtration: None

• SO₂ Added: None

• Nose: Peach, apricot, lime, plum, green apple, pear, white flowers, herbal notes, mineral, lightly spicy

• Palate: Elegant, deep, high acidity, almost salty, persistent

• Serving Temperature: 10°–12°C

• Pairings: Shellfish, delicate fish

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Christian Tschida: Natural Wines from Burgenland

Winery History

Christian Tschida represents the fourth generation of winemakers in Illmitz, on the Austrian shores of Lake Neusiedlersee in the heart of Burgenland. The family’s winemaking tradition has been passed down for decades, and today Christian, young and talented, manages a 10-hectare estate with a modern vision that respects the territory’s heritage. His passion for natural wines and respect for the terroir have made Tschida wines internationally acclaimed among lovers of authentic, characterful wines.

Vineyard Philosophy

Tschida’s philosophy is based on natural winemaking and minimal human intervention. Vineyards are cultivated without systemic chemicals, respecting the natural cycle of the plants and soil. Christian prefers manual harvesting and rigorous grape selection, ensuring healthy, ripe fruit. The goal is to produce wines with personality that express the unique Neusiedlersee terroir and offer longevity without compromising quality.

Winemaking Approach

In the cellar, Christian Tschida follows a clear principle: spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, no fining or filtration, and zero chemical additions, with sulphur used only in minimal, homeopathic amounts before bottling. This method enhances freshness, minerality, and aromatic complexity, making every bottle a unique and authentic experience.

Style and Recognition

Christian Tschida’s wines are immediately recognizable for personality, finesse, and depth. Each label tells the story of the territory, the family, and the producer’s philosophy. Loved by natural wine enthusiasts worldwide, Tschida wines are considered exemplary in respectful and creative winemaking. Attention to detail and the ability to surprise make this winery a benchmark of Burgenland.