Kaiserstuhl Weiss 2023

Wine Description for Kaiserstuhl 2023 by Franz Keller

Colour & Appearance

Slightly hazy golden yellow with vibrant green reflections – an unfiltered, authentic expression that immediately sparks curiosity.

Nose

The nose is inviting and multi-layered: citrus fruits and ripe apricots meet freshly stirred yeast and pale nuts. Beneath this runs a fine herbal spice and a cool, almost stony minerality – complex, yet never overwrought.

Palate

On the palate, the 2023 unfolds with remarkable creaminess and juicy texture. The mouthfeel is almost tangible – dense and substantial, yet threaded through with lively acidity and a saline vein that stimulates the palate and whets the appetite. A wine that doesn’t merely drink, but actively engages.

Finish

Long, spicy and marked by persistent salinity – the finish is dry, fresh and invigorating, with a resonance that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes hail from the Kaiserstuhl, that volcanic hill country in southern Baden, where loess soils of lighter structure provide elegance and aromatic precision. The mild climate and mineral-rich soils leave an unmistakable signature in the wine.

Grape Variety & Vinification

An unusual trio: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and the fungus-resistant Souvignier Gris complement one another into a harmonious whole. Ageing takes place in amphora and wooden barrel – artisanal, patient, natural. Neither filtered nor sulphited: Franz Keller trusts the wine and the cellar.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A wine that demands cuisine. Ideal with grilled pike-perch with herb butter, flammekuchen with crème fraîche and bacon, duck rillettes or a mature Munster from Alsace. Also a surprising discovery alongside Asian-spiced dishes with ginger and lemongrass.

Special Features

The use of Souvignier Gris – a PIWI variety with natural fungal resistance – demonstrates Franz Keller’s willingness to unite tradition and future without compromising on character. A wine with conviction.