In the glass
What it pairs with
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Saumagen
Pinot Gris weight flatters the pork-stomach speciality. -
Maultaschen
Pinot Gris richness pairs with Swabian dumpling.
How to serve Messmer Grauburgunder Trocken
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Saumagen, Maultaschen. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Messmer's everyday Grauburgunder is the estate-tier organic Pinot Gris from the southern Mittelhaardt.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Herbert Messmer
- Grapes
- Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris)
- Classification
- Pfalz Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1960
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Messmer Grauburgunder Trocken
What does Messmer Grauburgunder Trocken taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium acidity with a medium finish. Organic dry Pinot Gris: ripe apple, pear, mineral and a fresh close from Burrweiler parcels.
When should I drink Messmer Grauburgunder Trocken?
Drink 2 to 6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Messmer Grauburgunder Trocken?
Saumagen is the canonical pairing; Maultaschen is the other strong match. Pinot Gris weight flatters the pork-stomach speciality.
Is Messmer Grauburgunder Trocken vegan?
No — the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Messmer Grauburgunder Trocken?
The blend is Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris). The wine is classified as Pfalz Pradikatswein.