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Wine description for Pinot Blanc dry 2024 by Peter Jakob Kühn

Character

Peter Jakob Kühn is among the biodynamic pioneers in the Rheingau and interprets Pinot Blanc with a clarity that prioritises substance over effect. This 2024 vintage demonstrates, with moderate 11.5% alcohol, the hallmark of a winemaker who favours elegance and drinkability over opulence – a deliberate counterpoint to international mainstream trends. The style is cool, precise and mineral-driven, shaped by biodynamic viticulture and spontaneous fermentation.

Terroir & Origin

The Rheingau, traditionally renowned for Riesling, offers on its south to south-west facing slopes equally ideal conditions for Burgundy varieties. Kühn’s vineyard sites in Oestrich benefit from deep soils with loess and clay content, which lend the Pinot Blanc structure and tension. The cooler microclimate of the region preserves natural acidity and prevents overripe aromas – crucial for the house’s characteristic freshness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Blanc, known internationally as Pinot Blanc, is regarded as the more accessible sister to Chardonnay. At Kühn, the variety is cultivated using biodynamic methods and fermented spontaneously, often with extended lees contact, which imparts texture and depth to the wine. Vinification is restrained, without oak influence, to avoid masking the varietal purity and terroir. The result: a wine with subtle fruit, fine spice and vibrant minerality.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The taut structure and moderate body make this Pinot Blanc ideal for asparagus with hollandaise sauce, pan-fried turbot or veal schnitzel with lemon. It also displays its versatility alongside creamy goat’s cheese preparations, mushroom risotto or smoked trout. Its restrained character makes it the perfect terrace wine for sunny afternoons.