A dry VDP.Gutswein from the Kaiserstuhl, interpreting the loess-dominated vineyard sites around Vogtsburg-Oberbergen with Burgundian elegance and volcanic minerality.
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Bottler: Weingut Franz Keller, Badbergstr. 44, 79235 Vogtsburg-Oberbergen im Kaiserstuhl / Germany
In the glass
Colour
Intense straw yellow with a silvery rim fading at the edge.
Nose
Ripe yellow apples with red cheeks, almost overripe pears and dried quince, alongside crème pâtissière, green almonds, roasted hazelnut pieces and dried meadow flowers reminiscent of a warm summer field.
Palate
Juicy and vinous on the attack with generous fruit and noticeable ripeness; dry yet broad in contour, supported by noble acidity in the background and a finely powdery phenolic texture.
Character
A wine of substance with a soft, creamy texture that stands confidently on its own – self-assured, balanced and subtly elegant.
Pairing
Ideal with pan-fried pike-perch in almond butter, veal escalope in a light jus or creamy mushroom risotto.
Notes
The mineral-rich loess soil lends this Weissburgunder ripeness and suppleness without blurring its acidity; selective hand harvesting, cool fermentation and maturation predominantly in stainless steel with a small proportion of wood ensure pure fruit expression and fine structure.
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
Intense straw yellow with a silvery rim.
Nose
A Pinot Blanc that plays the full range of the variety: yellow apples with red cheeks, almost overripe pears and dried quince. Behind these, layers of crème pâtissière, green almonds, toasted hazelnut pieces and dried meadow flowers from a warm summer field emerge.
Palate
Juicy and vinous on the attack, dry yet generously shaped by its perceptible ripeness. The acidity acts with nobility in the background – the ideal supporting player. A slightly powdery phenolic texture provides just the right touch of sex appeal.
Finish
Long and creamy, with soft extract and a fine, nutty aftertaste that makes the loess origin felt right to the end.
Terroir & origin
The Kaiserstuhl is Germany’s volcanic island in Baden – and here, around Vogtsburg-Oberbergen, this Pinot Blanc is rooted in loess, that fine, mineral-rich sedimentary soil which allows for ripeness and fullness without blurring the acidity. Since 1892, the house of Franz Keller has pursued its vision of a “Baden Burgundy”; today, fourth-generation Friedrich Keller runs the estate with a Burgundian signature: minimal intervention, maximum respect for the vineyard site.
Grape variety & vinification
100% Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc). The grapes are selectively harvested, cool-fermented and aged predominantly in stainless steel tanks, complemented by a small portion in large wooden casks. The result: a wine of soft, creamy texture that retains its freshness.
Food recommendations
A wine for the table, as is tradition at Keller – the estate’s own restaurant, Schwarzer Adler, has held a Michelin star continuously for over 55 years. Perfect pairings include: pan-fried zander with almond butter, veal schnitzel in a light jus, mushroom risotto or simply asparagus with hollandaise sauce.
Special characteristics
What distinguishes this wine is its balance of fullness and finesse: the loess lends it a soft, almost silky texture, while the cool fermentation keeps the fruit clear and precise. An estate wine that demonstrates why the Kaiserstuhl ranks among Germany’s most exciting terroirs for Pinot Blanc.
