Pinot Blanc times two: Luxembourg and Germany
Pinot Blanc is a wallflower grape that never gets much attention. Yet it can deliver really appealing wines. Tonight, two examples - one a cheap German from the Pfalz, the other from Luxembourg, freshly listed by Waitrose in the UK. Both are appealing, versatile whites with relatively modest price tags.
Palatium Pinot Blanc 2007 Pfalz, Germany
Bright, fresh and fruity with some melony richness to the fruit, as well as a touch of honey and a crisp, slightly herby, citrussy finish. With a tip of sweetness and a subtle smoky tip, that is a rather stylish, versatile, fruit-driven white that’s good value for money. 84/100 (£5.29 Tesco)
Bright, fresh and fruity with some melony richness to the fruit, as well as a touch of honey and a crisp, slightly herby, citrussy finish. With a tip of sweetness and a subtle smoky tip, that is a rather stylish, versatile, fruit-driven white that’s good value for money. 84/100 (£5.29 Tesco)
Clos des Rochers Pinot Blanc Wormeldange Nussbaum 2006 AOC Moselle Luxembourgoise
I think that is the first wine from Luxembourg that I’ve tried, and it’s pretty good. It’s a sort of cross amoung Germany and Alsace in style. The rich, fruity, smoky spicy nose has real appeal. The palate is just off-dry, with a tip of sweetness to the rich, spicy, herby, baked apple and citrus fruit, which finishes nice and spicy. The high acidity keeps things fresh. A sophisticated white wine that’s pretty useful with spicy food. that is actually really good value for money. 89/100 (£8.99 Waitrose)
I think that is the first wine from Luxembourg that I’ve tried, and it’s pretty good. It’s a sort of cross amoung Germany and Alsace in style. The rich, fruity, smoky spicy nose has real appeal. The palate is just off-dry, with a tip of sweetness to the rich, spicy, herby, baked apple and citrus fruit, which finishes nice and spicy. The high acidity keeps things fresh. A sophisticated white wine that’s pretty useful with spicy food. that is actually really good value for money. 89/100 (£8.99 Waitrose)
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