Schweigen Tonmergel Auxerrois
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 6 years of the vintage release.
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White asparagus with hollandaise, pan-seared freshwater trout, mild creamy cheeses
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Hailing from the historic borderlands of the southern Pfalz, Weingut Bernhart's Schweigen Tonmergel Auxerrois is a beautiful testament to a unique cross-border terroir. The Auxerrois grape, a rare and ancient relative of Pinot Blanc, finds an exceptional home in the clay-marl ('Tonmergel') soils of Schweigen. These heavy, limestone-rich soils impart a distinctive depth, structure, and mineral precision to the wine. Gerd Bernhart utilizes traditional, gentle cellar practices to preserve the grape's delicate orchard fruit aromas, subtle nutty undertones, and soft acidity. The result is a highly expressive white wine that captures the quiet elegance of the Pfalz-Alsace border, showcasing a harmonious balance of creamy texture and vibrant minerality.
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Located in the southern Pfalz municipality of Schweigen-Rechtenbach, right on the German-French border, Weingut Bernhart is a highly acclaimed family-run estate led by Gerd Bernhart. The winery is renowned for its unique cross-border terroir, managing historic vineyards such as the Sonnenberg, where limestone-rich soils yield exceptionally elegant, mineral-driven wines. As a member of the prestigious VDP, Bernhart focuses on traditional craftsmanship and sustainable viticulture, specializing in powerful, expressive Spätburgunder and precise, structured Weissburgunder and Grauburgunder. Their wines, aged in traditional oak casks and barriques, beautifully reflect the complex Kalkmergel soils of this historic border region. Address: Hauptstraße 19, 76889 Schweigen-Rechtenbach, Pfalz, Germany. Website: https://www.weingut-bernhart.de