A dry Pinot Blanc from classified VDP vineyard sites around Gimmeldingen – finely balanced, taut and true to the estate's aspiration of powerful elegance. In the 1500ml Magnum bottle, it is ideal for festive gatherings.
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Bottler: Winery A. Christmann, Peter-Koch-Str. 43, 67435 Gimmeldingen/Pfalz / Germany
In the glass
Colour
Pale, clear straw yellow with greenish reflections.
Nose
Fresh pear, white peach and citrus, accompanied by delicate notes of almond and a hint of stone fruit.
Palate
Dry, lively acidity, a slender body with fine mineral tension – shaped by the coloured sandstone, limestone and terrace gravel soils of the Palatinate.
Character
Powerful yet elegant – the "prima ballerina" aspiration of Steffen and Sophie Christmann is reflected in its balance and finesse.
Pairing
Grilled pike-perch with herb butter, asparagus with hollandaise sauce or a mild goat's cheese.
Notes
From biodynamic cultivation since 2003, certified according to respekt-BIODYN and EU organic standards; the estate cultivates exclusively VDP.ERSTE and VDP.GROSSE LAGEN – the Magnum bottle underscores the special occasion.
Tasting note
Character
A Weissburgunder of quiet elegance – powerful yet without heaviness, with the balance that Steffen Christmann describes as his ideal: the prima ballerina among wines. Fine yellow fruit, a hint of pear and almond blossom, accompanied by a straight, taut acidity that carries the wine across the palate. The magnum bottle underscores this character: in the large format, the wine develops more slowly and retains its youthful freshness for longer.
Terroir & Origin
The A. Christmann estate in Gimmeldingen on the Mittelhaardt has belonged to the elite of the Palatinate since 1798. The vines for this wine are rooted in the estate’s classified vineyard sites – soils of Buntsandstein sandstone, limestone and terrace gravel lend each wine its own signature. For over twenty years, the estate has been run along biodynamic lines, certified by respekt-BIODYN and EU organic; Steffen Christmann, who is also president of the VDP, and his daughter Sophie are part of the avant-garde of this movement. Deep roots, vineyards in balance – this translates into tension and substance.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Pinot Blanc, the Weissburgunder, plays a respectable supporting role at Christmann alongside Riesling and Spätburgunder – around one third of the now only 17 hectares is planted with Burgundy varieties. The variety yields dry wines with a delicate nuttiness, subtle fruit and a soft, almost creamy mouthfeel at a moderate alcohol level of 12 per cent. Here it shows itself in an uncomplicated, clear form: a wine that relies on skill in the vineyard rather than effects in the cellar.
Food Pairings
Its dry style and fine interplay of acidity open the wine up to a wide range of dishes: pike-perch in almond butter, asparagus with hollandaise sauce, young roast chicken or a modern interpretation of Palatinate Saumagen. Also a safe choice with mushroom dishes and mature mountain cheese – and the large format makes it the wine for a long table.
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