Pinot Blanc – 2024

Organic Pinot Blanc Estate Wine from Weingut Karl May

The 2024 Pinot Blanc from Weingut Karl May is a dry, organic estate wine from Rheinhessen that is smooth and uncomplicated. With notes of quince, almond, and pineapple, it offers a medium body and fine acidity. A charming all-rounder for every day.

Pinot Blanc 2024 is a dry, organic estate wine from Weingut Karl May in Rheinhessen, also known as Weißburgunder in the family. It features aromas of ripe quince, sweet almonds, and exotic pineapple, with a smooth and rounded taste. A wine with delicate flavors that pairs with many dishes and is simply a pleasure to drink.

Ripe quince, sweet almond, exotic pineapple

On the nose, you will find ripe quince and sweet almonds, accompanied by an exotic hint of pineapple that gives the wine a summery lightness.

On the palate, the Pinot Blanc is dry, smooth, and round, with a medium body, good acid balance, and moderate alcohol. The 12.5 percent alcohol and 3.7 grams of residual sugar keep it finely balanced—a Pinot Blanc that is never intrusive. Its delicate aromas make it a quiet favorite that doesn't demand center stage. Smooth, fruity, and spicy, it glides softly over the tongue.

An all-rounder for German and international cuisine

Served well-chilled at 8 to 10 degrees, this Pinot Blanc pairs with a wide variety of dishes without ever overpowering them.

Its delicate character makes it the perfect companion for both German and international cuisine, from light meat and fish to vegetables and pasta. Whether as an uncomplicated aperitif or with a weekday dinner, it is the right choice whenever you want something delicious without needing a "big" wine to overshadow the food. For something a bit spicier in the glass, check out the Pinot Gris from Weingut Karl May.

Hand-harvested and stainless steel at the hands of Fritz and Peter May

The vines for the Pinot Blanc grow in various vineyards on sandy loess-loam soil and are farmed organically.

Pinot Blanc is considered the diplomat among white wines because it gets along with almost everything and never clashes with the food. It is precisely this restraint that makes it so versatile; it complements the dish rather than standing in front of it. In the mild climate of the Wonnegau region, it receives enough sun to develop ripe fruit without ever seeming thin.

To ensure the grapes ripen properly, Fritz and Peter May prune early, defoliate the grape zone for more sun, and reduce yields with a green harvest in early summer. The harvest is selective and done by hand, often in multiple passes.

In the cellar, the grapes are gently pressed, the must is spontaneously fermented, kept on the lees for a long time, and aged in stainless steel tanks, which preserves its clear, fresh character. No wood, no makeup, just the pure fruit of the grape variety. The May family has been running the winery in the seventh generation since 1815, working on about 35 hectares between Bechtheim, Westhofen, and Osthofen. You can find more in the Weingut Karl May collection and among our German white wines. In addition to the Pinot Blanc, you will find the winery's other Burgundy varieties there.

Pinot Blanc Estate Wine – a wine and its values

• Origin: Wine from Germany
• Region: Rheinhessen
• Winery: Weingut Karl May - Fritz and Peter May
• Vintage: 2024
• Grape variety: Pinot Blanc (Weißburgunder)
• Screw cap
• 12.5% vol. alcohol
• 5.5 g/l acidity
• 3.7 g/l residual sugar

Organic inspection body DE-ÖKO-039 – German Agriculture