2016 Weisser Burgunder Trocken, Hofmann

A quietly confident Pinot Blanc that overdelivers on charm, the 2016 Weißer Burgunder Trocken from Jürgen Hofmann is all about subtle sophistication. The nose blooms with white flowers, ripe pear and a touch of spice, underpinned by soft hints of apricot and hay. On the palate, it’s bright and zesty, gliding with orchard fruit and citrus freshness wrapped in a creamy, almost silken texture. Dry, balanced and effortless, it’s a wine that hums with energy but never raises its voice.

For when: the table’s set and everything just feels right.
Pairs with: grilled sea bass, pasta primavera, or roast chicken with herbs.
If this wine were: a person, it’d be the one who always looks perfectly put-together without even trying.

Weingut Hofmann, based in Appenheim in the Rheinhessen, is a rising star of modern German winemaking. Led by Jürgen Hofmann, the estate has built its reputation on clarity, freshness and vineyard precision, producing expressive, dry wines that capture the vitality of Rheinhessen’s limestone-rich soils. The Weißer Burgunder Trocken is an estate-level cuvée that reflects this philosophy perfectly: hand-harvested fruit, cool stainless-steel fermentation, and a focus on purity over power. The 2016 vintage’s cool conditions brought superb balance and lift, yielding a wine that’s both approachable and quietly refined - the kind of bottle that turns a simple meal into something quietly special.