{"title":"Knipser Winery","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKnipser Winery – Palatinate Wines from Laumersheim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnipser Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e in Laumersheim is one of the most renowned VDP wineries in the Palatinate region. Werner and Volker Knipser have turned the estate into a benchmark for Pinot Noir and Riesling. The Grand Crus from the Kirschgarten vineyard are consistently among Germany's best red wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, their Pinot Gris and single-vineyard wines impress with their depth, complexity, and longevity. 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It is produced using the Saignée method, i.e., by drawing off the must during the pressing of red wine grapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts color is light, almost salmon; on the palate and nose, it develops aromas of strawberry and citrus fruits. On the palate, blackcurrant and orange peel follow, with a slightly spicy finish. Beautifully light and not too dry. Cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Knipser's bestseller – considered one of Germany's best rosé wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Rosé and its characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Wine from Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing region: Palatinate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeingut Knipser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVDP. Gutswein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eScrew cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e11.5 % vol. 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With less than 0.1 g of residual sugar, Knipser's Pinot Noir can rightly be described as dry. It ferments completely and matures for one and a half years in used 225-liter wooden barrels, giving it a delicate woody note that provides structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir red wine offers fruity aromas of wild red berries and juicy cherries on the nose. On the palate, the Knipser Pinot Noir is delicate and elegant. This Knipser red wine is a fine entry-level Burgundy with good structure and a complex taste of raspberry and heart cherry, complemented by sweet, delicate notes of cigar box and light roasted aromas of espresso powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking – Knipser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vineyard work is a prerequisite for the best wines, which is why Weingut Knipser takes important steps to reduce yields through short pruning in winter and green harvesting, or \"vendage vert,\" in summer. The vines for this Pinot Noir grow in the best vineyards around Laumersheim, characterized by calcareous marl rock or gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selective hand harvest of the Pinot Noir grapes in late autumn usually takes place in several passes to ensure optimally ripe grapes. In the winery, all grapes are destemmed, i.e., freed from their stalks. This is followed by classic mash fermentation, which takes about 14 days, then gentle pressing in a tank press, and after a short settling period where the coarse lees settle, the wine is transferred to wooden barrels. Here, malolactic fermentation takes place, converting malic acid into milder lactic acid, which gives the wine softness and a good mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging always takes place in wood. The basic qualities mature in older barrique barrels. The top qualities are aged either entirely or partially in new barriques, depending on the grape variety. 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Gutswein (estate wine) from the Pfalz and the favorite grape variety from the favorite Weingut Knipser. It displays an intense aroma reminiscent of pear, melon, and banana. An age-worthy wine with richness and smoothness, as well as substantial fruit and Burgundy character with a long finish. The 2025 Knipser Grauburgunder is a beautiful example of the perfect combination of power and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking – Weingut Knipser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grauburgunder from Weingut Knipser comes from two sites characterized by a powerful loess overlay. Below lies limestone. The selective hand-picking of the Grauburgunder grapes in autumn usually takes place in several passes to harvest optimally ripe fruit. At the winery, all grapes are destemmed, meaning freed from their stems. The resulting mash remains chilled overnight in the tank press, excluding oxygen, before being gently pressed. 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This cuvée of the finest Riesling wines, mostly of Spätlese quality, reveals its delicate aroma of ripe stone fruit, such as peaches and mirabelle plums, accompanied by pink grapefruit. On the palate, the fruit continues, underlaid with a fine creaminess. In addition, there is a subtle mineral scent component of flint and delicate notes of fully ripe yellow apples. Long and persistent on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in the vineyards around Laumersheim, it showcases what Riesling from the Pfalz is capable of. Weingut Knisper first released this wine with the 2011 vintage, and it quickly secured a firm place in the front ranks of Knisper wines. The vines grow on limestone soils, making them somewhat more robust. 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The Knipser Marsannier displays juicy fruit beautifully balanced by piquant acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, it reveals fruity notes of red apples and yellow pear, juicy peach, and ripe apricot, joined by light bitter notes of grapefruit, all enveloped by well-integrated oak. The wine shows power and richness and, despite the ripe grapes, a lively acidity, which makes it a great food companion. It pairs well with rich sauces, pasta with cream sauces and mushrooms, and smoked bacon, as well as with the sweetness of seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sixth vintage of Marsannier, which is not vinified as a dry variety every year. The Knipser Marsannier is a great white wine with aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking – Weingut Knipser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines for this Marsannier grow in plots of Weingut Knipser characterized by marlstone. It was only in the early 90s that the Knipser brothers planted the two white grape varieties Marsanne and Viognier, originating from the Rhône, in experimental cultivation. Experimental cultivation because these two French grape varieties are not provided for or stipulated in the Pfalz grape variety index, and thus, despite the high quality of the wine, a quality wine cannot be produced from them. This did not bother the Knipsers. They seized the opportunity offered by the EU to import plant material from other European countries to Germany and plant precisely these grape varieties to see what could become of them, also with regard to climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelective manual harvesting of the grapes in autumn usually takes place in several passes to harvest optimally ripe fruit. At the winery, all grapes are destemmed. The resulting mash is gently pressed in a tank press. 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It was not until the early 90s that the Knipser brothers planted the two white grape varieties Marsanne and Viognier, both originating from the Rhône, in experimental cultivation. Experimental cultivation because these two French grape varieties are not included or prescribed in the Palatinate's grape variety catalog, meaning that despite the wine's high quality, it cannot be designated as a quality wine. This, however, was irrelevant to the Knipsers. They seized the opportunity offered by the EU to import plant material from other European countries into Germany and to plant these very grape varieties to see what could come of them, also with regard to climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selective hand-picking of the grapes in autumn usually takes place in several passes to harvest optimally ripe fruit. At the winery, all grapes are destemmed, meaning freed from their stalks. The resulting mash is gently pressed in a tank press. 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This is where a classic Spätburgunder with fine fruit and soft, mellow tannins is produced, which can mature excellently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, this well-structured, dry Spätburgunder red wine displays a cool aroma of ripe sour cherries, attributable to the calcareous soils, with hints of caramelised hazelnut and fine herbal spice, as well as perceptible black pepper and smoky roasted aromas from the wood. On the palate, the juicy, red stone fruit continues harmoniously, self-contained, yet very elegant. True red wine drinking pleasure. Long-lasting finish, enormous aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis VDP. GROSSES GEWÄCHS consistently receives top ratings and is considered one of the best Spätburgunder Große Gewächse in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking – Knipser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines for this Spätburgunder grow in the top Palatinate vineyard Kirschgarten. 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This cuvée of the finest Riesling wines, mostly of Spätlese quality, displays its fine aroma of ripe stone fruit, such as peaches and mirabelles, complemented by pink grapefruit. On the palate, the fruit continues, underlaid with a fine melt. Added to this is a fine mineral scent component of flint and subtle notes of fully ripe yellow apples. Long and persistent on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in the vineyards around Laumersheim, it shows what Riesling from the Palatinate can do. Weingut Knipser first released this wine with the 2011 vintage, and it quickly secured a firm place in the front ranks of Knipser wines. The vines stand on limestone soils and are therefore somewhat more vigorous. The wine is usually not released for sale until years after the harvest, to show even impatient wine lovers what ripeness can mean for Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking – Weingut Knipser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines for this Riesling grow in the best vineyards around Laumersheim, characterized by calcareous marl rock. This limestone originated from deposits of calcareous algae that formed reefs in a tropical sea during the Miocene, and it is found in the subsoil of Großkarlbacher Burgweg, Laumersheimer Kirschgarten, Laumersheimer Steinbuckel, and Dirmsteiner Mandelpfad. These sites are ideal for all grape varieties that thrive on body and benefit from well-buffered acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selective hand harvest of the Riesling grapes in autumn usually takes place in several passes to harvest optimally ripe grapes. In the winery, all grapes are destemmed, i.e., freed from their stems. The resulting mash is gently pressed in a tank press. Fermentation takes place partly, temperature-controlled at below 20° C in stainless steel tanks, which preserves the fruitiness and also the varietal typicality, and partly in large wooden barrels. Aging on the fine lees until bottling in autumn 2020 takes place half in stainless steel tanks and half in traditional wooden barrels such as Halbstück and Anderthalbstück.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRiesling Kalkmergel – A Wine and Its Values\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion Palatinate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape variety Riesling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12.0% vol. 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With only 0.5 g of residual sugar, Knipser's Blauer Spätburgunder can rightly be described as dry. It ferments completely and matures for a year and a half in used 225-liter wooden barrels. This gives it a delicate woody note that gives it structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red wine Blauer Spätburgunder shows aromas of wild red berries and juicy cherries on the nose. On the palate, the Knipser Blauer Spätburgunder is delicate and elegant. This Knipser red wine is a fine entry-level Burgundy with good structure and complex flavors of raspberry and heart cherry, accompanied by sweet, delicate notes of cigar box and light roasted aromas of espresso powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking – Knipser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vineyard work is a prerequisite for the best wines, which is why Knipser Winery takes important steps to reduce yields through a short winter pruning and green harvesting, vendage vert, in summer. 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Dry red wine cuvée from the Pfalz, 18 months in used barriques.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnipser Gaudenz 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dry red wine from the Pfalz, blended by the VDP winery Knipser from Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Dornfelder, and aged in multi-used barriques. Not an oak-heavy powerhouse wine, no single-vineyard wine, no sweet Dornfelder from the supermarket shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnipser Gaudenz 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is the estate red wine from Weingut Knipser, made from three grape varieties grown on the marl soils around Laumersheim in the Pfalz. When you hear the name Knipser, you think of great Pinot Noirs and the Cuvée X. The Gaudenz is a step below that, and it is precisely for this reason that it surprises. In the glass, it is a dark ruby red, with ripe cassis, blackberry, and a hint of laurel on the nose. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and smooth, the tannins are soft, and the finish lingers gently. Nothing about it feels forced. It is the red wine you open during the week and still happily put on the table on the weekend. A wine that shows how much winemaking experience can be found in an entry-level red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCassis, blackberry, and a subtle hint of wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gaudenz is a juicy, medium-bodied red wine with ripe black fruit, fine spice, and soft tannins, characterized by Cabernet Franc. Cassis and blackberry form the core, followed by black cherry, laurel, and a hint of dark chocolate. The Merlot brings mellowness and rounds out the mid-palate. The Dornfelder provides color and a touch of elderberry, but remains restrained. The wood is noticeable but never dominant. It shows itself as a slight toast note and a soft texture, not as vanilla or coconut. With some air in the glass, the spice gains contour while the fruit recedes. The acidity remains moderate and carries the wine without making it seem lean. It is uncompromisingly dry, with no residual sweetness playing a role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone expecting a powerful Cabernet with new wood, a lot of extract, and a firm tannic structure will find the Gaudenz too approachable. Its charm lies in its balance, not in its power. It is also not intended for long cellar aging beyond ten years; its best time is within the first five years after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the snack board to roast duck from the oven\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe the Gaudenz at 16–18 °C in a bulbous red wine glass that collects the dark fruit. In summer, half an hour in the refrigerator is worthwhile; a red wine at 24 °C room temperature tastes broad and alcoholic. At the table, it pairs well with braised beef cheeks with root vegetables, duck with red cabbage and potato dumplings, or a pizza with salsiccia and fennel. It is a natural partner for a hearty Pfalz snack with liver sausage, Saumagen, and farmhouse bread. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/eggerhof-wildschwein-ragout-210g\"\u003ewild boar ragout\u003c\/a\u003e with wide tagliatelle picks up on its spice. With fried blood sausage with apple and onions, the cassis fruit effortlessly keeps up. It also works well with mountain cheese and hard cheese with fruit. However, it is not the right choice for delicate fish or seafood, as it brings too much tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical example: Brown beef cheeks in butter, deglaze with a glass of Gaudenz, simmer for three hours at 140 °C. The rest of the bottle goes into the glass with the meal; the aromas from the pot and glass match perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the bottle half an hour before the meal. The Gaudenz doesn't need a decanter, but some air makes the fruit more distinct. If you're looking for an upgrade, you'll find it in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/weingut-knipser-cuvee-x-2020\"\u003ehouse's Bordeaux cuvée\u003c\/a\u003e, which occupies a different weight class with new wood and long aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Barrique Pioneers and their Cask with a Past\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeingut Knipser is one of the wineries that pioneered barrique aging in Germany. The family has been producing wine in Laumersheim since 1876, and the winery has been a member of the VDP since 1993. Werner and Volker Knipser experimented early with French barriques and co-founded the German Barrique Forum. Today, Stephan Knipser, the next generation, is in the cellar. The Gaudenz is part of this history, but it uses the barrique differently than the top wines. It ages for 18 months in barrels that have already been used multiple times. A new barrique releases a lot of vanillin and tannin into the wine during the first twelve months. After the third or fourth use, this aroma is largely depleted. What remains is what distinguishes the Gaudenz: a slow, controlled oxygen supply through the barrel wall. This rounds out the tannins and stabilizes the color without imparting a woody taste to the wine. This is why the Gaudenz, despite 18 months of barrel aging, tastes of fruit and not of carpentry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes grow on calcareous marl, the rock that characterizes the vineyards around Laumersheim and Großkarlbach. Limestone buffers acidity and gives red grape varieties structure without making them harsh. The grapes are hand-picked, destemmed in the cellar, and fermented on the skins for about two weeks. After gentle pressing, malolactic fermentation takes place in the barrel, where tart malic acid is converted into soft lactic acid. This transformation is one reason for the wine's round mouthfeel. A side note: The wine is named after Gaudenz Knipser, a 16th-century city architect and councilman in Meran. The family crest from 1582 still adorns the label today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Estate Wine that Bears the Signature of the House\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gaudenz is classified as an estate wine within the VDP classification, yet it bears the signature of one of the leading red wine producers in the country. The base of the pyramid, prepared with the ambition of the top. This is its special feature: The same hands that produce the Grand Crus from Kirschgarten also bottle this wine. For everyday use, this means a red wine that pairs well with many dishes without pushing itself into the foreground. As a hostess gift, it appeals to a wide range of tastes because it is neither too light nor too heavy. For a multi-course menu, it is suitable as an accompaniment to the main course, if braised dishes or poultry are on the table. If you are planning a wine tasting with friends, the Gaudenz is a good introduction to the topic of barrique. The direct comparison with a wine from new wood makes the difference audible and palpable. For gastronomy, it has been a reliable house wine for years because it holds up well in an open glass for several hours. This is precisely what makes it a wine for the second evening at home as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Pfalz red wine for evenings without a special occasion, showing that an estate wine doesn't have to be unpretentious.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Knipser","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":57243675230534,"sku":"008KNI2345","price":11.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x 750 ml","offer_id":57243675263302,"sku":"008KNI2345_6","price":66.93,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4960\/1350\/files\/knipser-gaudenz-2023.png?v=1788340243"},{"product_id":"knipser-spaetburgunder-kalkmergel-2020","title":"Pinot Noir Kalkmergel – 2020","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpätburgunder Kalkmergel 2020. Cool cherry fruit, silky tannins, chalky finish.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpätburgunder Kalkmergel 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dry red wine from the Pfalz, produced by Weingut Knipser, predominantly from the Erste Lage Großkarlbacher Burgweg and aged for 18 months in barriques. Not a heavy oak-driven wine, nor a light summer red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpätburgunder Kalkmergel 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cuvée from Weingut Knipser in Laumersheim, combining Pinot Noir from chalk-influenced vineyards to create a food-friendly wine of medium body. Pinot Noir meant for food often falls into one of two extremes. Either the wine is so delicate that the food overwhelms it, or the oak dominates the fruit. Kalkmergel strikes a balance: the fruit and tannins have weight, while the oak provides structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCherry and raspberry over a chalky core\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpätburgunder Kalkmergel smells cool and clear of sour cherry and raspberry, while the palate combines abundant fruit with fine-grained, silky tannins. Tannins are the astringent compounds from grape skins and oak that leave a slight drying sensation on the tongue. Here they are so finely polished that they support rather than restrain. Spätburgunder is the German name for Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s great red wine variety, which traditionally produces particularly fine wines on chalky soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish reveals a chalky, almost flinty freshness that opens the palate. With 0.5 g of residual sugar, the wine is fully fermented dry, while 5.8 g of acidity per litre keep it lively. Six years have passed since harvest, yet the winery still describes the wine as aromatic and cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone expecting a dark, powerful red wine with plenty of extract will find Kalkmergel too lean. Its strength lies in tension, not mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith guinea fowl, salmon and aged Comté\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKalkmergel pairs with medium-weight dishes featuring roasted aromas, mushrooms or subtle acidity. Serve at 16 °C in a round-bottomed Burgundy glass. Pull the cork about half an hour before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGuinea fowl breast roasted with the skin on, served with king oyster mushrooms and thyme jus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCoq au vin with bacon cubes, pearl onions and mushrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSalmon fillet on beluga lentils with red wine butter, a classic Pinot pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBeetroot and goat cheese risotto, whose earthiness complements the cherry fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA piece of 18-month-aged Comté to end the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Better a degree too cool than too warm. At room temperature of 21 °C, the alcohol becomes prominent and the fruit loses its freshness. Kalkmergel is not suited to very spicy dishes with chili, as the heat makes the tannins and alcohol seem harsh. If there is any left, put the bottle back in the refrigerator with the stopper and let it warm up again before the next glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Großkarlbacher Burgweg to the small barrel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKalkmergel is a sedimentary rock composed of chalk and clay that forms the subsoil of the winery’s top vineyards near Laumersheim. The majority of this cuvée comes from Großkarlbacher Burgweg, complemented by younger vines from Große Lagen. Both terms come from the VDP classification, the association of Germany’s premier wine estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VDP pyramid has four levels: Gutswein, Ortswein, Erste Lage and, at the top, Große Lage. Kalkmergel itself does not bear a vineyard designation, but its grapes come predominantly from an Erste Lage. The grapes are harvested by hand and selectively, meaning only the ripe, healthy bunches are picked from each vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is then aged for 18 months in barriques, small oak barrels of around 225 litres. Some are new, while the rest have been used once or twice. New oak imparts more roasted aromas, while used oak provides more oxygen and tranquillity. This explains why Kalkmergel has structure yet still tastes of cherry rather than vanilla. Werner Knipser, who shaped the winery, received honorary awards for his life’s work from Eichelmann and Falstaff. Eichelmann, Vinum and Falstaff each award the winery the highest rating of five stars in their 2026 editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Pinot Noir for the dinner table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Kalkmergel special is its origin: Erste Lage grapes and vines from Große Lagen in a wine made for the dinner table. It is equally suited to a family Sunday lunch or as a gift for Pinot Noir lovers who are still discovering the Pfalz. Anyone familiar with Burgundy wines will find a familiar style here with a Pfälzer accent: a little more fruit, a little more warmth, and the same chalky freshness on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a menu entirely from Laumersheim, start with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/knipser-kapellchen-riesling-2025\"\u003edry Riesling from sandy soils\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/knipser-marsannier-2023\"\u003ewhite wine made from Marsanne and Viognier\u003c\/a\u003e accompanies fish or poultry, while Kalkmergel takes over for the main course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Pinot Noir that balances cherry, chalk and oak, accompanying your next roast, guinea fowl or salmon with quiet confidence.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Weingut Knipser","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":57792338854214,"sku":"008KNI2044","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4960\/1350\/files\/knipser-spaetburgunder-kalkmergel-2020.png?v=1793905685"},{"product_id":"knipser-marsannier-2023","title":"Marsannier*** – 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMarsannier*** 2023. Marsanne and Viognier from the Palatinate, fermented in new barriques.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarsannier*** 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dry white wine from Weingut Knipser, a cuvée of the Rhône grape varieties Marsanne and Viognier, fermented and aged in new Burgundy barriques. No Riesling, no light summer wine, no oak bomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarsannier*** 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is a white wine from Laumersheim, with which Weingut Knipser brings the Rhône style to the Palatinate. In the northern Rhône, Marsanne and Viognier usually go their separate ways. Viognier is bottled as a single-varietal Condrieu, while Marsanne, together with Roussanne, defines the white Hermitage. Knipser brings both together in a cuvée, a combination that the Eichelmann wine guide describes as probably unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApricot, pear and grapefruit over subtle oak\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marsannier shows ripe apricot, peach, pear and apple, threaded with a fresh grapefruit note and supported by subtle oak. This is also how Eichelmann describes it. The division of labor in the glass is easy to follow: Viognier provides stone fruit and floral notes, Marsanne provides body, pear and a slightly nutty breadth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine feels full and luscious, but not heavy. This is due to 7.6 g of acidity per liter, a lively value for a cuvée of these grape varieties. In the Rhône, such wines are usually lower in acidity. With 1.1 g of residual sugar, it is dry through and through. Cuvée refers to the blending of several grape varieties or batches into a wine. Here, the name says it all, because both Marsanne and Viognier are in the word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone expecting a lean, citrus-fresh white wine will find it too full-bodied. Anyone who generally rejects oak in white wine should also know that it plays a noticeable role here, albeit quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith saffron, apricot and mild curries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis cuvée needs substantial dishes that provide some counterpoint to its richness and pick up its fruit notes. Serve the wine at 11 to 12 °C in a large Burgundy glass. With a young bottle, it is worth opening it half an hour beforehand. If you use a decanter, you give the oak the opportunity to blend with the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMonkfish with saffron sauce and fennel: Saffron and Viognier share a floral spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChicken tajine with dried apricots and roasted almonds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMild coconut curry with shrimp and lemongrass, without too much chili.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePumpkin risotto with sage butter and a spoonful of mascarpone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAged Beaufort or Comté, whose nuttiness reflects the Marsanne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not serve too cold. Below 9 °C, the fruit closes up, and the oak feels edgier than it is. It is not suitable for raw fish, oysters or delicate carpaccio, as it would overpower these dishes. There, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/knipser-kapellchen-riesling-2025\"\u003edry Riesling from stainless steel\u003c\/a\u003e is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRhône Valley grape varieties, Burgundy barrels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeingut Knipser in Laumersheim is known for its great variety of grape varieties, which extends far beyond Riesling and Pinot Noir. Syrah and a sweet Petit Manseng are also in the range. Trends are left to others, it is said at the winery, and instead, take your time trying new things. The Rhône cuvée is a result of this attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation and aging take place in new Burgundy barriques for both grape varieties. During barrel fermentation, the yeast works directly in the wood. This usually allows the wood to integrate more harmoniously than in a wine that only goes into the barrel after fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew barrels give off more roasted aromas and spice than used ones. The fact that the fruit still leads here is due to the power of the two varieties. Viognier is considered demanding in the vineyard because the blossom is sensitive and yields fluctuate. Marsanne, on the other hand, reliably brings body and structure to the cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Rhône, both varieties grow in a warm, sunny climate, Viognier in Condrieu on steep granite terraces high above the river. The Palatinate is one of Germany's warmest wine regions and thus offers good conditions for varieties that need a lot of sun. Cooler nights help keep the acidity lively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA white wine for evenings when you cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarsanne and Viognier together in a bottle are a rarity in Germany, and that is exactly what makes the Marsannier a conversation piece at the table. It is suitable as a gift for wine friends who appreciate the Rhône and are curious about a German interpretation. It is also perfect for a meal for which you take your time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wants to switch to red wine for the same menu will find a companion from the same cellar for the main course in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/knipser-spaetburgunder-kalkmergel-2020\"\u003ePinot Noir from the limestone marl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA white wine with a Rhône soul and Palatine acidity, which accompanies your saffron, curry and cheese dishes with richness and freshness at the same time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Weingut Knipser","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":57792339804486,"sku":"008KNI2373","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4960\/1350\/files\/knipser-marsannier-2023.png?v=1793905697"},{"product_id":"knipser-kapellchen-riesling-2025","title":"Kapellchen Riesling – 2025","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKapellchen Riesling 2025. Flint, yellow stone fruit and Palatine sand soils.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKapellchen Riesling 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dry Palatine Riesling and the classic from Weingut Knipser, grown on sand and gravel in the Laumersheim Kapellenberg and vinified entirely in stainless steel. No Großes Gewächs, no aged wine, no off-dry Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKapellchen Riesling 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e is a white wine made from Riesling grapes harvested by Weingut Knipser in the Laumersheim Kapellenberg and vinified dry. A small chapel stands in the middle of the Kapellenberg vineyards, surrounded by sand deposited here by the Rhine long ago. The wine comes from this light soil, and you can taste it: the fruit is openly expressive from the start, the acidity bright and lively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFlint at the front, lemon zest in the finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kapellchen Riesling smells of flint, yellow stone fruit and green pear, and tastes taut, juicy and full-bodied. Flint describes a smoky, mineral note reminiscent of struck flint. Beneath that lie mirabelle plum, peach and the cool freshness of an unripe pear. Riesling ripens late, developing its aromas over a long period on the vine and naturally producing plenty of acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCritic Anne Krebiehl of Vinous describes the palate as lively, full and energetic, and the finish as juicy, with lemon zest. She awards it 91 points. Krebiehl holds the title of Master of Wine, one of the most demanding qualifications in the wine world. With 8 g of acidity per litre, the 4.5 g of residual sugar do not taste sweet. They merely round off the edges and make the wine approachable despite its lively acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone expecting a creamy, oak-aged white wine will find the Kapellchen too taut. It lives by freshness and fruit, not by creaminess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom schnitzel to saumagen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kapellchen is an everyday Riesling that pairs equally well with salty, fried and tangy dishes. Serve it at 8 to 10 °C in a slender white wine glass. It does not need a decanter. One bottle makes six 125 ml glasses, enough for a dinner for four with a top-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWiener Schnitzel with lukewarm potato salad: The acidity cuts through the breading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePalatine saumagen with sauerkraut and farmhouse bread, right in the wine's homeland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGarlic prawns with parsley and a splash of lemon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWarm goat cheese on lamb's lettuce with roasted walnuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVietnamese summer rolls with herbs and a mild peanut dip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eQuiche Lorraine with leeks and bacon, served lukewarm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor beginners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry does not automatically mean zero sugar in Riesling; what matters is the balance with the acidity. Sealed with a stopper, an opened bottle will stay fresh in the refrigerator for two to three days. The Kapellchen is less suited to dark meat and heavy cream sauces. In those cases, it is better to reach for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/knipser-marsannier-2023\"\u003ebarrique-aged white wine made from Marsanne and Viognier\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBerghaselbach, a dune and the Rhine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe chapel that gives the Kapellchen its name is called \"Zum heiligen Kreuz\" and is also known as the Palmenkapelle. It preserves the memory of Berghaselbach. The village once stood exactly here, was abandoned around 1733 and disappeared from the map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Laumersheim Kapellenberg rises from the plain as a long, narrow dune. The Rhine deposited its sand and gravel here over millennia. Such soil warms up quickly and produces wines with pronounced primary fruit. This refers to aromas that come directly from the grape, in contrast to notes from oak or bottle aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVinification in stainless steel preserves exactly this fruit. Vinous specifically highlights in its review that the wine is grown on gravel and sand and was made entirely in a steel tank. Steel imparts no aromas, lets no oxygen in and allows for cool, controlled fermentation. The winery summarizes its philosophy as follows: Do not place the wines on a throne, but set them on the table. For the Kapellchen, this is literally true. Weingut Knipser is a member of the VDP, the association of estate wineries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Riesling that wants to be opened while young\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kapellchen's strength is its early drinking maturity: it is expressive and juicy from the first year after harvest. It is not intended for long-term storage in the cellar; its freshness is the reason to open it. If you like it, you are better off setting aside a few bottles for the coming months than one for the next ten years. This makes it suitable as a house wine in the refrigerator, a gift to bring to a friend's house for dinner, or as a white wine for a snack. In winter, it pairs well with cheese fondue, whose richness gladly absorbs its acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you switch from Riesling to red wine, you can stay with the same winery with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/knipser-spaetburgunder-kalkmergel-2020\"\u003eSpätburgunder from Kalkmergel\u003c\/a\u003e and experience the chalky side of the Palatinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn everyday Palatine Riesling that brings flint, stone fruit and lemon zest to your glass, without making you wait long for its moment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Weingut Knipser","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":57792340263238,"sku":"008KNI2511","price":11.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4960\/1350\/files\/knipser-kapellchen-riesling-2025.png?v=1793905712"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4960\/1350\/collections\/weingut-knipser.jpg?v=1789745477","url":"https:\/\/smaklandet.se\/en\/collections\/weingut-knipser.oembed?page=2","provider":"genussland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}