Bernhart Schweigener Auxerrois dry "clay marl"

Auxerrois has a long history in the Palatinate - and Bernhart's clay marl shows what the grape variety can achieve on loamy-marly soils: a white wine with real body that still retains freshness.

The Bernhart winery is located in Schweigen, in the far south of the Palatinate region, right on the French border. The location brings warm summers, but the characteristic clay-marl soil provides natural cooling for the roots and gives the wine its mineral depth.

In the glass, the Auxerrois displays ripe apple fruit with peel, accompanied by vanilla cream and a hint of herbs. These are complemented by delicate pastry and biscuit notes, indicating careful aging. On the palate, it is finely juicy with a firm body and a light, creamy texture, yet never thin. The finish returns to the apple peel, with vanilla custard and a subtle astringent note that provides structure.

• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Dishes: Roast veal with herb sauce, tarte flambée with crème fraîche, mature Munster or Comté cheese
• Drinking window: Now until 2027