Blanc de Noir 2024

Wine description for Blanc de Noir 2024 from Michael Andres

Colour & appearance

Delicate, light golden yellow with brilliant reflections. This Blanc de Noir reveals its origin from the red Pinot Noir grape only through subtle hints in its appearance.

Nose

Precise and clearly defined aromas of bright red berries dominate - especially raspberry and redcurrant. Underneath lies a fascinating complexity of fresh herbal notes, a hint of walnut and crisp apple with apple skin. The Mineral component gives the wine a remarkable coolness and precision.

Palate

The palate reveals an impressive balance between juicy fruit and a lively acidity structure. The fine phenolic flavour - unusual for a white wine - comes from the short maceration of the red grapes and gives the wine a special tension and light texture. The finish is refreshing, precise and of medium length with a hint of citrus fruit and white pepper.

General information

Michael Andres demonstrates his fine sense of balance and terroir expression with this Blanc de Noir. With a moderate 11.5% alcohol and restrained residual sweetness, the wine presents itself as an ideal companion for a wide variety of occasions. The Palatinate origin is reflected in the perfect ripeness of the Pinot Noir, while the vinification as Blanc de Noir emphasises the elegance of the grape variety.

Food pairing suggestions

A versatile food companion that elegantly bridges the gap between white and red wine. Excellent with Light-coloured poultry, Salmon dishes and Mediterranean starters. Especially recommended for vitello tonnato, Goat's cheese salads or light flavoured Asian dishes.

Special features

The 2024 vintage shows its best side with perfect ripeness and balanced acidity. A wine with exceptional value for money that demonstrates the finesse of a good Blanc de Noir. Despite its accessibility, it has enough structure and complexity to delight discerning wine lovers - a prime example of the new generation of German quality wines from the Palatinate.