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 location with ripe fruit and fine spice.

The Van Volxem winery is one of the most important estates on the Saar. Since its acquisition by Roman Niewodniczanski in 2000, the vineyards have been consistently focused on low yields and quality. Slate soils define the style: mineral, structured, and age-worthy. It is no coincidence that Van Volxem cultivates Pinot Blanc alongside Riesling—this grape variety benefits from the cool nights and long ripening period on these soils.

In the glass, the wine shines a bright golden yellow. The nose reveals white peach and ripe pear, along with a hint of almond and subtle spice. On the palate, a creamy texture, well-integrated acidity, and a lingering, slightly mineral finish—not a sumptuous crowd-pleaser, but a white wine with backbone.

• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Dishes: Veal schnitzel with lemon butter, salmon on leeks, creamy pasta with mushrooms or goat cheese
• Drinking window: now until 2027