Steiner Grauburgunder 2023

Wine description for Steiner Grauburgunder 2023 by Weingut am Klotz

Colour & Appearance

This characterful white wine presents itself in the glass in a clear straw yellow.

Nose

The nose is cool, linear and remarkably fresh. A subtle touch of reduction meets lemon zest, apple peel and ripe notes of pear. With a little air and warmth, mineral nuances of crushed stone and a hint of warm brioche join in.

Palate

On the palate, the wine presents itself lean, focused and polished. The liaison of crisp cider apple, fresh citrus fruits and fine herbs is carried by a prominent, demanding acidity structure, balanced by a slightly creamy texture.

Finish

Long-lasting and taut, characterised by a cool, chalky minerality and an invigorating, grippy finish.

Terroir & Origin

Hails from the steep slopes of the producer located at the Isteiner Klotz in Baden’s Markgräflerland. The vines take root in Jurassic limestone – a geological rarity in Germany – often with only a few centimetres of topsoil, which naturally severely restricts yields.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Pinot Gris from organic farming. The small-berried grapes are spontaneously fermented. Following skin contact, the wine matured for one year in large wooden casks and spent a further six months in stainless steel. It was only minimally sulphured and, if at all, only coarsely filtered.

Food Pairings

An excellent partner for pan-fried pike-perch on lentils, roast herb chicken or creamy dishes with chanterelles.

Particularities

A radically purist counter-concept to the usual Pinot Gris stereotype: thanks to the rare Jurassic limestone and low-intervention cellar work, it impresses with crisp vibrancy and unadorned depth of terroir.