Blanc de Noir 2025

Wine Description for Blanc de Noir 2025 by Michael Andres

Character

With this Blanc de Noir, Michael Andres demonstrates his refined sensitivity to the lighter side of Pinot Noir. The wine combines the aromatic finesse of the Pinot Noir grape with the freshness and elegance of a white wine – a style that is gaining increasing significance in the Palatinate. The dry orientation underscores its clear, straightforward character and makes it a versatile companion.

Terroir & Origin

The Palatinate, Germany’s second-largest wine region, offers ideal conditions for Pinot Noir: mild temperatures, abundant sunshine and a diversity of soils ranging from limestone to buntsandstone. Michael Andres harnesses these climatic advantages to produce Pinot Noir grapes that retain their fruitiness and freshness without developing the phenolic structure of red wines. The warm Palatinate climate ensures physiological ripeness at moderate alcohol levels.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Blanc de Noir – literally „white from black“ – is created through immediate pressing of the red Pinot Noir grapes before the colour pigments from the skins can transfer into the must. This gentle processing requires precise timing and artisanal skill. The result is a wine with the structure and elegance of Pinot Noir, yet offering the freshness and approachability of a white wine. Typical are aromas of red berries, stone fruit and floral notes, carried by vibrant acidity.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The versatility of this Blanc de Noir makes it an ideal dining companion: it harmonises beautifully with seafood, grilled fish and sushi. It is also an elegant choice alongside light poultry, vitello tonnato or goat’s cheese salads. Its dry style makes it equally perfect as an aperitif or companion to Asian cuisine with moderate spicing.