Pinot Blanc

Van Volxem's Pinot Blanc shows what the Saar can do when given time: a white wine with substance that combines the freshness of the northern site with ripe fruit and fine spice.

The Van Volxem winery is one of the most important addresses on the Saar. Since the takeover by Roman Niewodniczanski in 2000, the sites have been consistently geared towards low yields and quality. Slate soils shape the style: mineral, taut, long-lived. It is no coincidence that Van Volxem also grows Pinot Blanc in addition to Riesling — the grape variety benefits from cool nights and long ripening times on these soils.

In the glass, the wine glows in a light golden yellow. The nose shows white peach and ripe pear, plus a hint of almond and subtle spice. On the palate, creamy texture, well-embedded acidity, and a lingering, slightly mineral finish — not a lush flatterer, but a white wine with backbone.

• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Food: Veal schnitzel with lemon butter, salmon on leeks, creamy pasta with mushrooms, or goat cheese