# Weissburgunder Trocken (2024)

- **Producer:** Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Blanc
- **Region:** Pfalz, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €13
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** quince, lemon, grapefruit, apple, pear, hazelnut, smoke, butter

## About this wine

Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan is one of the most historic and prestigious estates in Germany's Pfalz region, established in Deidesheim in 1718. The estate played a key role in establishing the German wine classification system. This Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) represents their commitment to terroir-driven, elegant white wines that showcase the unique loess and limestone soils of the Pfalz. The estate combines centuries of tradition with modern, sustainable viticulture to produce wines of exceptional purity and structure.

## Interesting facts

- The estate's founder, Andreas Jordan, was the first in the Pfalz to label wines by vintage, grape variety, and specific vineyard site.
- Bassermann-Jordan's historic cellars in Deidesheim house a wine museum with bottles dating back to the 1811 vintage.
- The 2024 vintage benefited from a meticulous selection process, balancing vibrant acidity with ripe stone fruit flavors.

## Food pairing

This Weissburgunder's medium body, vibrant acidity, and subtle oak influence make it incredibly versatile. It pairs beautifully with dishes that feature moderate richness, such as cream-based sauces, poultry, and freshwater fish. The wine's acidity cuts through fats like butter and cheese, while its delicate fruit and mineral notes complement earthy elements like mushrooms and spring vegetables.

## Wine making process

The grapes are selectively hand-harvested from estate vineyards in the Pfalz. After gentle pressing, the juice undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation. To add complexity, depth, and a subtle creamy texture, a portion of the wine is fermented and aged in traditional large oak casks (Doppelstück), while the remainder is kept in stainless steel to preserve fresh fruit and mineral characteristics. The wine is aged on its fine lees before bottling.