Meyer-Nakel Illusion Blanc de Noirs 2025
Regular price
$80.00
BoundbyWine
120 Tembeling Road
#01-01
Singapore 423619
Singapore
Meyer-Näkel "Illusion" Blanc de Noirs 2025
A wine that's kind of defying norms, without breaking laws.
Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Pinot Noir from Ahr, Germany. The secret of Ahr wines lies in a perfect microclimate created by the region's geology: steep, south-facing vineyards offer optimal sun exposure, while predominant weathered soils of slate and greywacke warm easily and store heat. The narrow valley, sheltered by the Eifel mountains, heats up quickly to give the vines an ideal habitat.
Taste Profile: Rich in nuances, with a play of aromas of pear, apple, yellow peach and an elegant minerality. Partial malolactic fermentation softens the acid slightly and allows the melty aromas to develop.
Winemaking Process: Blanc de Noir (French for "white from black") describes a white wine made from red grape varieties. Grapes are picked by hand and carefully transported to the winery in small boxes, then pressed as whole bunches, unstemmed and unmashed, the same way Champagne base wine is made — gentle pressure extracts only the bright, clear juice inside the berry. The must is fermented cool like a white wine in stainless steel tanks (a small percentage in barriques) and then undergoes malolactic fermentation, resting on fine yeast for several weeks before bottling after around 6 months.
Winemaker: The estate takes its name from the 1950 marriage of grandparents Paula Meyer and Willibald Näkel, who farmed just 1.5 hectares but made a name for themselves through Willibald's dry red wines — pioneering work at a time when German wine was reflexively sweet. Werner Näkel took over in the 1980s and became one of Germany's most important vintners, and today the winery is run by third-generation sisters Meike and Dörte, alongside their parents Werner and Claudia Näkel, bringing a fresh take to the Ahr's slate soils and Pinot Noir.
Country
Germany
Region
Ahr
Maker
Weingut Meyer Nakel
Style
Buttery & Honeyed White
Winery Practices
Organic Wines
Key Techniques Used
Malolactic Fermentation
Maturation Medium
Oak Barrels
Aging Duration
7-12 Months
Primary Taste
Tree Fruit, Tropical Fruit, and Mineral
Secondary Taste
Sweet Spice
Acidity
Medium +
Dryness
Dry
Food Pairing
Meaty & Oily Fish
Key Highlights
Winery
Winery
Weingut Meyer Nakel
The name of the wine estate goes back to the marriage of grandparents Paula Meyer and Willibald Näkel in 1950. Like many wineries in the Ahr, Meyer-Näkel focuses mainly on Pinot Noir (or as it’s known locally, Spätburgunder).
Classification
Classification
Experimental Wines
These wines may not represent their "sense of place", but rather showcase the winemaker's style & creativity. While not classified, this does not mean that they aren't as good - they can be fantastic, but made in the winemaker's style & perspective
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Same Day Delivery is possible for orders between Tuesday - Sunday, and is conditional on whether we have the wines available at our storefront. Look out for products listed here
Select "Local Delivery" shipping option upon checkout, and orders made by 6PM would be able to be delivered same day
Perfect for those last-minute dinner parties or when you simply can’t wait to order wine online and uncork that bottle.
Otherwise, we provide a cheaper Standard Delivery option that would have your wines delivered within 3 business days
Please see our Shipping Policy for the full details
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We hate the disappointment of opening an off-drinking bottle of wine – as much as a kid seeing their scoop of ice cream fall to the ground (Yes, it hurts).
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