Weißburgunder 2023

Tasting Notes for Weißburgunder 2023 by Klaus Vorgrimmler

Colour & Appearance

Luminous lemon yellow with a subtle haze and golden highlights.

Nose

The nose reveals a cool, ethereal profile: herbal notes of lemon balm, lemon thyme and mint combine with delicate yeast nuances reminiscent of fresh pastries and Tarte Tatin. Beneath lie crisp Nashi pear, honeydew melon, as well as a touch of grapefruit and fennel seed.

Palate

On the palate, this Pinot Blanc presents itself straightforward, chalky and focused. A racy acidity repeatedly cuts through the emerging richness, providing a gripping texture. Nuances of cold smoke and delicate spice lend the wine additional depth, whilst the fruit remains pleasantly restrained.

Terroir & Origin

Grown on the sun-drenched southern tip of the Tuniberg in Baden. The fertile loess soil with a subsoil of Dogger and Jurassic limestone leaves a lasting imprint on this wine. The vines grow amidst an extremely species-rich cover crop with over 80 plant species, strengthening the ecological balance.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Single-varietal Weißburgunder, hand-harvested with extremely restricted yields achieved through the special KV pruning method. Following pressing and overnight sedimentation, fermentation took place with wild yeasts in stainless steel tanks. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation over the winter and matured on the fine lees before being bottled in spring with a minimal addition of sulphur.

Food Pairings

Pairs excellently with pan-roasted zander on braised fennel, citrus ceviche, or a classic creamed veal ragout (Kalbsgeschnetzeltes).

Key Features

An uncompromisingly biodynamic Weißburgunder that defies convention: by eschewing fining agents and working according to the Maria Thun calendar, it displays an unadorned, demanding freshness far removed from the crowd-pleasing mainstream.