Pinot Blanc

Pinot Blanc is a versatile white grape that originated in Burgundy, France, and is a natural mutation of Pinot Noir. Today, it is most widely grown in Alsace, Germany (where it’s known as Weissburgunder), northern Italy (Pinot Bianco), and increasingly in cool-climate regions like England.

In style, Pinot Blanc sits between Chardonnay and Pinot Gris—typically light to medium-bodied with refreshing acidity and delicate flavours of pear, apple, peach, citrus, and almond, often with a subtle floral lift. Unoaked versions are crisp and clean, while oak-aged styles can gain creamy, nutty complexity.

Pinot Blanc is also a key component in many sparkling wines, including Crémant d’Alsace and some English sparkling cuvées.

For UK wine lovers, Pinot Blanc is an elegant all-rounder: superb as an aperitif, yet versatile with food, pairing beautifully with seafood, chicken, creamy pasta, vegetable dishes, and soft cheeses.