Grauer Burgunder Quarz und Löss 2025

Wine Description for Grauer Burgunder Quarz und Löss 2025 by Michael Andres

Character

Michael Andres from the Palatinate lets this Pinot Gris speak for its terroir. The wine’s name „Quartz and Loess“ directly references its geological origins – an honest approach that demonstrates craftsmanship is paramount here. The subtle residual sweetness points to a dry to off-dry style that emphasises the variety’s fruitiness without being obtrusive. A wine that combines substance with elegance.

Terroir & Origin

The Palatinate, Germany’s second-largest wine region, benefits from exceptionally mild climate and diverse soils. The combination of quartz and loess is particularly appealing: whilst quartz soils provide minerality and freshness, loess brings fullness and a certain opulence. This geological duality characterises Palatinate white wines with a distinctive tension between structure and fruitiness. Andres harnesses these natural conditions to produce authentic, terroir-driven wines.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Gris, known internationally by this name, belongs to the Burgundy family and shows its full range in the Palatinate. The variety tends towards full-bodied wines with moderate acidity and aromas of pear, apple and hazelnut. The 2025 vintage is still young, yet Michael Andres‘ signature suggests a wine that focuses on clear fruit and drinkability. The vinification is likely deliberately restrained to avoid masking the purity of the fruit and the character of the soils – an approach that is increasingly appreciated.

Food Pairing Suggestions

This Pinot Gris is a versatile food companion. It harmonises beautifully with asparagus in butter sauce, pan-fried char or pork fillet with mushroom cream. It also pairs excellently with flammkuchen, a Palatinate classic, or goat’s cheese. The subtle residual sweetness makes it an ideal partner for Asian cuisine with sweet and sour elements.