Weissburgunder vom Löss 2024

Wine Description for Weissburgunder vom Löss 2024 by Franz Keller

Character

Franz Keller, an institution in Baden, presents with this Weissburgunder a straightforward, terroir-driven wine that bears the hallmark of one of the most tradition-rich estates on the Kaiserstuhl. The moderate alcohol content of 12% and the dry orientation speak to a classically elegant style that prioritises freshness and drinkability over opulent richness. This is Weissburgunder as it should be: honest, precise and telling the story of the soil.

Terroir & Origin

The Kaiserstuhl, Germany’s warmest wine region, is of volcanic origin, yet the Löss – that fine, nutrient-rich loess – decisively shapes its character here. These calcareous, deep-rooted soils impart the Weissburgunder with its characteristic minerality and structure. The mild, almost Mediterranean climate on the Kaiserstuhl with its over 1800 hours of sunshine enables complete physiological ripeness whilst maintaining lively acidity – a balance that makes Baden wines so approachable.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Blanc, known in Germany as Weissburgunder, is one of the underrated Burgundy varieties. At Franz Keller, the variety is vinified traditionally: clean, reductive, with focus on fruit and minerality. The designation „vom Löss“ is programmatic – it signals a site-specific philosophy where the soil should speak. Weissburgunder shows its strengths here: subtle fruit, creamy texture, saline minerality – a wine that doesn’t shout but quietly convinces.

Food Pairing Suggestions

This Weissburgunder is a versatile food companion par excellence. Classically with asparagus with Hollandaise sauce, pan-fried fish or light poultry. The mineral structure harmonises beautifully with seafood and oysters. Also a natural pairing with regional Baden cuisine – Flammkuchen, Zwiebelkuchen or Käsespätzle. The freshness and moderate alcohol content make it the ideal terrace wine for balmy summer evenings.