Pinot Gris Reserve Pauline

A Pinot Gris that rewards patience: long grape ripening on the vine, then aging in wooden barrels — the result is a white wine with real substance.

Markus Pfaffmann farms his winery in the southern Palatinate, a region that suits Pinot Gris particularly well: warm summers, loamy-sandy soils, early ripening. The Reserve Pauline — named after his youngest daughter — belongs to the upper part of the range: here, grapes are selected, left on the vine longer, and aged in wooden barrels.

In the glass, a broad aroma profile appears: ripe pear, Cox Orange apple, and peach from the long time on the slope, plus caramel and vanilla from the wood aging. Full-bodied texture, juicy core, long finish. Not a light summer wine — but a Pinot Gris with depth that performs best at the table.

• Serving temperature: 12–14 °C
• Food recommendation: Pan-fried veal fillet, pasta with truffle cream sauce, strong Munster, or grilled turbot