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Weissburgunder – Chardonnay Trocken 2024 Klaus Keller

Original price was: 43,00 €.Current price is: 39,70 €.

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Weissburgunder-Chardonnay Trocken 2024 Klaus Keller

Overview

The Weissburgunder-Chardonnay Trocken 2024 by Klaus Keller is a dry white wine that reflects the harmony between two noble grape varieties: Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder) and Chardonnay. The 2024 vintage benefited from steady ripening and cool nights, producing grapes with excellent aromatic concentration and lively acidity. The result is a wine of great freshness, precision, and elegance, with a mineral backbone that perfectly mirrors the limestone soils of Rheinhessen.

Wine History

Klaus Keller introduced this cuvée to showcase how international grapes like Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay can thrive in Rheinhessen’s terroir. The word “Trocken”, meaning dry, underlines the stylistic approach: pure, linear, and elegant, without sweetness. The 2024 vintage is among the most balanced, combining Keller’s centuries-old family winemaking tradition with a modern vision aimed at precision and finesse.

Vineyard Philosophy

The grapes are sourced from estate vineyards planted on limestone and clay soils, which give the wine its salty freshness and mineral depth. Vineyard work is carried out sustainably, with low yields and manual harvesting, ensuring only the healthiest clusters are used. Respect for biodiversity and natural cycles lies at the heart of Keller’s philosophy, resulting in authentic wines that fully reflect the character of their terroir.

Winemaking Approach

In the cellar, vinification follows the principle of minimal intervention. Fermentation is spontaneous in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, followed by a few months of aging in steel to preserve the wine’s clarity and freshness. Keller’s goal is to let the terroir speak with transparency and precision, offering a cuvée that balances fruit intensity with structure and minerality.

Tasting Notes

Color: pale straw yellow with greenish highlights.
Aroma: fresh apple, pear, citrus zest, white flowers, and a subtle mineral undertone.
Palate: dry and linear, with vibrant freshness, creamy texture from Chardonnay, and a long, salty finish.

Food Pairings

This wine is an excellent companion to white fish, shellfish, and seafood dishes, but it also pairs beautifully with risottos, delicate poultry, and fresh cheeses. Its mineral freshness and elegant structure make it suitable both for Mediterranean cuisine and for refined international recipes, particularly fusion-style dishes.

Technical Sheet

Grapes: Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) & Chardonnay
Vintage: 2024
Alcohol: 12.5%
Bottle size: 75 cl
Vinification: spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts
Aging: several months in stainless steel
Production philosophy: artisanal, sustainable, indigenous yeasts, minimal or no added sulfites
Additional notes: contains sulfites
Serving temperature: 8–10°C

Klaus Keller and the Excellence of German Riesling

Klaus Keller is the renowned winemaker behind Weingut Keller, one of the most prestigious wineries in Rheinhessen, famous for producing some of the world’s finest Rieslings. The Keller name is synonymous with wines of extraordinary purity, depth, and elegance, capable of competing with the great Burgundy Grand Crus.

The History of Weingut Keller

The winery’s origins date back to the 18th century, when the Keller family settled in Flörsheim-Dalsheim, in the heart of Rheinhessen. However, it was under Klaus Keller and later his son Klaus-Peter Keller that the estate reached the pinnacle of excellence, becoming a global benchmark for dry Rieslings.

Klaus Keller spent decades meticulously selecting vineyards and enhancing the terroir, drawing inspiration from Burgundian traditions to craft wines of remarkable longevity, complexity, and vibrancy.

The Terroir and Iconic Vineyards

Weingut Keller owns parcels in the most prestigious areas of Rheinhessen, with soils rich in limestone, slate, and marl, ideal for producing expressive, mineral-driven Rieslings. Some of the most renowned vineyards include:

G-Max – The rarest and most legendary Riesling from the estate, of unparalleled quality.
Abtserde – Known for its finesse and aging potential.
Hubacker – A powerful and structured Riesling.
Kirchspiel – Elegant, with a vibrant acidity.
Morstein – Famous for its intense minerality.

Winemaking Philosophy

Klaus Keller and his son Klaus-Peter have always prioritized terroir expression, using sustainable viticulture and a hands-off, artisanal approach in the cellar.

Their Rieslings, especially in trocken (dry) and Grosses Gewächs (GG) styles, are known for their crystalline fruit, lively acidity, and incredible depth.

Klaus Keller’s Legacy

Today, Klaus Keller is a respected and celebrated figure in the wine world. His legacy is carried on by his son Klaus-Peter Keller, who continues to craft extraordinary wines, highly sought after by collectors and wine lovers worldwide.

Weingut Keller is often referred to as the “DRC of Germany”, a comparison to the legendary Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, emphasizing the level of excellence achieved by the Keller family in the wine world.