Pinot Blanc de Noir 2023

Wine Description for Pinot Blanc de Noir 2023 by Klaus Vorgrimmler

Colour & Appearance

A delicately luminous salmon rosé with bright, brilliant reflections in the glass – the brief skin contact of the Pinot Noir reveals itself in this delicate colouration.

Nose

Enchantingly elegant, this Blanc de Noir oscillates between pale floral notes and subtly red-fruited accents. The fruit presents itself with finesse: blackcurrant, raspberry and a whisper of sour cherry merge into a delicate aromatic picture. In the background, spicy counterpoints from white pepper, allspice and a trace of cinnamon lend the wine additional complexity.

Palate

The attack is precise and focused – the fruit runs like a bundled ray straight across the palate, opening only in the finish. Here Vorgrimmler’s craftsmanship shines through: the red fruits unfold in perfect balance with the floral, soft aromas. What truly distinguishes this wine, however, is its pronounced minerality – chalky, linear, with a remarkable mouthfeel and grip that positively invites you to take another sip. The natural acidity ensures excellent drinkability.

Finish

Refreshing and persistent with fine salinity, stemming from the chalky subsoil. The red fruit fades elegantly.

Terroir & Origin

The vines are rooted in loess soils over Dogger and Jurassic limestone from the Middle Jurassic (180-159 million years ago). The fertile loess has been continuously cultivated for 40 years. Vorgrimmler has practised unworked soil management for years, with over 80 plant species – an impressive example of biodiversity in the vineyard.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Pinot Noir vinified as a white wine. The grapes are harvested early for optimal acidity levels. After pressing and natural sedimentation, fermentation follows at 18°C in steel tank – completely without additives, using wild yeast. Malolactic fermentation over winter, maturation on fine lees. Minimalist intervention: sulphur is added only once, shortly before bottling, in minimal quantities. At just 11% alcohol, a prime example of modern, thirst-quenching German wine culture.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with grilled salmon, tuna tataki, vitello tonnato or goat’s cheese salad. Also excellent as an aperitif or with Asian cuisine of moderate spice.

Special Features

Vorgrimmler’s KV cut reduces yields to a moderate 30-40 hl/ha without overexerting the vine. An authentic, unfiltered natural wine with character and soul.