Winemaker Notes
Weisser Burgunder translates as ‘Pinot Blanc’ in German. A cousin of Chardonnay with brighter aromatics, higher acidity, but less body. 100% certified biodynamic. Serious wine with aromas and flavors of jasmine, hyacinth, white peach, bosq pear, quince and talc.
Really racy juice. Begs for fresh oysters, hamachi sashimi, petrale sole, mild cheeses.
Approachable, aromatic and pleasantly plush on the palate, Pinot Blanc is a white grape variety most associated with the Alsace region of France. Although its heritage is Burgundian, today it is rarely found there and instead thrives throughout central Europe, namely Germany and Austria, where it is known as Weissburgunder and Alto Adige where it is called Pinot Bianco. Interestingly, Pinot Blanc was born out of a mutation of the pink-skinned Pinot Gris. Somm Secret—Chardonnay fans looking to try something new would benefit from giving Pinot Blanc a try.
