Tonneau Pinot Blanc 2022

The grapes for the Dreissigacker Tonneau Pinot Blanc come from Bechtheim's distinctive core vineyards. There, the vines root deeply in limestone soils, which impart minerality, tension, and length to the wine. The Pinot Blanc grape variety demands special attention in the vineyard. At Dreissigacker, the grape clusters are halved as early as early summer to deliberately reduce yields and thus enhance the concentration and expressiveness of the remaining berries. Canopy management is precise and selective – only as much protection as necessary to shield the grapes from intense sun exposure. Harvesting is selective and by hand. Only perfectly ripe grapes are placed in small, uniform containers and carefully transported to the winery. Processing is exclusively done by gravity flow. This fully preserves the natural power and clarity of the grapes – the foundation for the precise yet gentle style of this wine.

After about six hours of maceration, the wine spontaneously and completely fermented in the 500-liter tonneau. It then aged for over 18 months on its full lees. This long resting period gives it depth, structure, and a delicate creaminess. The wood provides substance and warmth, while the varietal, floral notes of the Weissburgunder preserve its elegance. Thus, the Tonneau Weissburgunder presents itself in perfect balance – complex, precise, and with a long finish. The Dreissigacker Tonneau Weissburgunder pairs excellently with artichokes and a mayonnaise refined with saffron, or with monkfish on a delicate pea puree.

When silence, time, and enjoyment merge.

When silence, time, and pleasure merge.