Franz Keller Pinot Blanc from Loess

Tasting note Franz Keller Weissburgunder vom Löss

An elegant and fresh Weissburgunder with aromas of white peach, pear, and citrus, complemented by subtle mineral and spicy notes. Beautifully dry and juicy on the palate, with a soft structure and lively acidity. The finish is refined and fresh, with a light mineral tension. A versatile German Pinot Blanc in which ripe fruit and freshness come together beautifully.

Food pairing

Delicious with fish, shellfish, poultry, salads, and soft cheeses. Also lovely with sushi, grilled fish, or a light pasta. The fresh acidity also makes it an excellent companion to dishes with a creamy sauce.

Other information

The Weissburgunder vom Löss comes from the Kaiserstuhl in Baden, one of the warmest wine regions in Germany. Franz Keller works here with Burgundian grape varieties that thrive in the warm climate and on the unique soils of the Kaiserstuhl.

The name vom Löss refers to the loess soils that lie on top of the volcanic rock in large parts of the Kaiserstuhl. This combination contributes to the structure and minerality of the wine.

The wine falls within the VDP Gutswein category and is therefore a great introduction to the style of Franz Keller. It shows well how the winery combines fruit, freshness, and terroir.

Franz Keller - Schwarzer Adler is a gastronomic concept in the Kaiserstuhl, in Baden, and indeed in all of Germany. There is a wine estate, a wine import and trading business, a hotel, and three restaurants. One of these restaurants, Schwarzer Adler, has held a Michelin star continuously since 1969, the longest of any restaurant in Germany.

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Wine scores/awards

Wine score: 91/100 points – Wine Enthusiast

Fun fact

Weissburgunder is the German name for Pinot Blanc, but the grape is genetically a mutation of Pinot Gris, which in turn is a color mutation of Pinot Noir. In short: the entire Pinot family is one big wine family.