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 manages his vineyard in the southern Palatinate, a region particularly well-suited to Pinot Gris: warm summers, loamy-sandy soils, and early ripening. The Reserve Pauline—named after his youngest daughter—belongs to the top tier of his range: here, grapes are carefully selected, left on the vine longer, and aged in oak barrels.

The glass reveals a broad aromatic profile: ripe pear, Cox Orange, and peach from the long aging on the vines, along with caramel and vanilla from the oak. A full-bodied texture, juicy core, and long finish. Not a light summer wine—but a Pinot Gris with depth, which truly shines when enjoyed at the table.

• Serving temperature: 12–14 °C
• Food recommendation: Roasted veal fillet, pasta with truffle cream sauce, robust Munster wine or grilled turbot
• Drinking window: now until approximately 2028