Weißburgunder 2024

Wine Description for Pinot Blanc 2024 by Klaus Vorgrimmler

Character

Klaus Vorgrimmler’s Pinot Blanc 2024 embodies the clear, straightforward signature of Baden winemaking artistry. The dry orientation underscores the mineral precision of the variety and deliberately eschews sweet compromises. A wine that convinces through restraint and substance – typical of the new generation of German white winemakers who prioritise elegance over opulence.

Terroir & Origin

Baden, Germany’s warmest wine region, offers the Pinot Blanc ideal conditions. The southern location between the Black Forest and the Rhine plain ensures sufficient ripeness whilst maintaining freshness – a balancing act rarely achieved in cooler regions. The volcanic and loess soils of the region impart that mineral depth which makes Pinot Blanc so characteristically distinctive here. The 2024 vintage benefited from a well-balanced growing season.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Blanc, known in Germany as Weißburgunder, is the discreet sister of Pinot Gris – less aromatically expressive, yet all the more structured. The variety tends towards fine acidity and subtle fruit, often with hints of green apple, pear and white peach. Vorgrimmler’s dry vinification suggests that here terroir takes precedence over technique – an approach that preserves the natural tension of the grape. Vinification likely takes place in stainless steel to retain the variety’s characteristic clarity.

Food Pairing Recommendations

This Pinot Blanc is a versatile food companion for modern, light cuisine. It harmonises beautifully with pan-fried white fish, scallops or freshwater crayfish. It also shows its strengths with asparagus with hollandaise sauce, goat’s cheese salad or veal schnitzel. Its dry character makes it the ideal partner for Asian cuisine – particularly with sushi and steamed dim sum.