Sulzfelder Sauvignon Blanc trocken 2024

Wine description for Sulzfelder Sauvignon Blanc dry 2024 by Luckert – Zehnthof

Colour & Appearance

Pale straw yellow with slightly greenish reflections, brilliant and clear in the glass – a visual promise of freshness and precision.

Nose

Here Luckert’s unmistakable signature reveals itself: deliberately restrained, far removed from the often forced green aromatics that dominate many Sauvignon Blancs. Instead, yellow fruit aromas unfold – ripe mirabelle plum, juicy apricot, a hint of peach. These are joined by passion fruit and an impressive citrus palette: blood orange, grapefruit and particularly intense pomelo, whose precise, slightly bitter freshness lends the wine radiant vibrancy. A compact, harmonious bouquet of herbal nuances – lemongrass, sorrel, chervil, lemon balm, coriander, mint – integrates elegantly without appearing overtly green. Further subtle aromas hint at themselves, still concealed behind the distinctive herbal spice, ready to unfold with age.

Palate

Delightfully juicy, fresh and vital, this modern, deliberately atypical Sauvignon Blanc presents itself. The texture is pleasantly smooth, the medium acidity well integrated and inviting to drink. Clear, yet not aggressive green fruit character meets a fine mineral note that makes the terroir perceptible without dominating. Impressive balance of freshness, tension and vibrant structure. In the mid-finish, the bright fruits and herbal notes return – elegant, precise, contemporary.

Finish

Medium length with lingering pomelo freshness and fine herbal spice that resonates on the palate for some time.

Terroir & Origin

The 5-24 year-old vines are rooted in the Sulzfeld vineyards on upper shell limestone – a terroir that lends the wine its mineral depth and fine structure. Quality-oriented yields of just 45 hl/ha guarantee concentration and expression.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Vinification with natural yeasts in traditional wooden barrels. Distinctly Franconian 2.6 g/l residual sugar meets well-calibrated 5.2 g/l acidity – a balancing act that perfectly unites freshness and drinkability.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Ideal with pan-fried pike-perch with herb butter, asparagus with Hollandaise sauce, goat’s cheese tart or Asian dishes with coriander and lemongrass. Also an excellent choice with sushi and seafood.

Special Features

A deliberately modern, atypical Sauvignon Blanc from Franconia that prioritises terroir over varietal stereotype – characterful, distinctive and of impressive elegance.