Collection: Pinot Blanc

Pinot Blanc is a white grape variety with roots in Bourgogne, but it is in Alsace that it has truly found its home. From here it spreads further to places such as Germany and Austria, where it often goes by the name Weissburgunder. The grape is known for producing dry white wines with a fresh, crisp character, in which fruit and a fine acidity play the leading roles.

The style is typically light and balanced. These are wines that rarely call attention to themselves in a loud way, but instead offer a friendly, fruit-driven profile with good acidity underneath. That makes Pinot Blanc a gracious companion at the table. It works well as an aperitif and does just as nicely with fish, shellfish, salads and white meat. Because the wines are dry and fresh, they are first and foremost meant to be enjoyed young, while the fruit is at its clearest, rather than as bottles for long-term cellaring.

At Copenhagen Wine, the majority of our Pinot Blanc comes from France, and here several of the bottles originate in Champagne, where the grape can be part of a sparkling wine. We also carry wine from Germany, where the grape is known as Weissburgunder and forms part of the country's tradition of elegant, dry white wines.

Globally, Pinot Blanc is a variety whose presence is on the decline, and that is perhaps part of its charm. It is not the most boisterous white grape, but for that very reason it yields wines with a quiet elegance that can be enjoyed without grand gestures. If you are looking for a dry, fresh white wine with a soft expression and a reliable acidity, Pinot Blanc is a fine place to start.