Weißburgunder 2024

Wine description for Weißburgunder 2024 by Klaus Vorgrimmler

Colour & appearance

Intense golden yellow with a luminous core – the colour of ripe fruit and meticulous craftsmanship that eschews filtration.

Nose

Dense and juicy, aromas of pear, apple and quince rise from the glass, flanked by a hint of almond, fresh yeast, a touch of aniseed and warming ginger. A bouquet of remarkable depth that immediately reveals: there is far more here than the everyday.

Palate

On the palate, quince and apple reappear, only to be surprised by exotic notes of young pineapple and zesty lime. Vibrant acidity forms the backbone, while creaminess and nutty, buttery nuances lend richness and texture. A wine of energy and substance that calls for culinary accompaniment.

Finish

Long and multi-layered, with lingering fruit and a fine, almost saline minerality that vividly expresses the loess soils of the Tuniberg.

Terroir & origin

Klaus and Maj Britt Vorgrimmler cultivate just 3.2 hectares on the sun-drenched southern tip of the Tuniberg near Freiburg. The fertile loess soils retain warmth, bestowing upon the wines both power and finesse. Farming has been organic since 1985, and the estate is now certified organic – vineyard work follows the Maria Thun lunar calendar, whilst alfalfa, buckwheat and clover grow between the rows to enrich the soil.

Grape variety & vinification

The Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc) is hand-harvested and fermented with the wild yeasts native to its own vineyards. The healthy, chilled grapes remain on the skins for five hours; after slight must oxidation, sedimentation takes place overnight. No sulphur is used in the vineyard; at bottling, a minimal amount of sulphur is added and the wine is unfiltered – an approach that preserves its unadulterated texture.

Food recommendations

The combination of acidity and creaminess makes this wine an ideal partner for pan-fried pike-perch, mushroom risotto, white meat or indeed Asian dishes featuring ginger and lime. It also makes an exciting choice alongside mature Comté or goat’s cheese.

Special features

As a demonstration farm of the Federal Ministry, the estate showcases how biodynamic agriculture can enrich both wine and the environment. The unsulphured vineyard work and the decision not to filter lend this Weißburgunder a rare authenticity – a wine that brings its origins to the glass in pure, unadulterated form.