Madame Flöck, Pinot Butter Reserve 2022

Pinot Blanc from the Mosel isn’t something you see every day, and Madame Flöck’s Pinot Butter Reserve 2022 makes that rarity feel essential. Sourced from very old vines rooted in steep sandstone and schist, this is a white wine that combines the region’s signature precision with an unexpectedly generous, textural style. It’s a bottle made for slow discovery, evolving in the glass over the course of an evening.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Madame Flöck Pinot Butter Reserve 2022 shows a pale straw to light golden hue, with a subtle viscosity that hints at the creamy texture to come. The nose is immediately arresting: a mix of smoky, lightly toasty notes and delicate wood tones, layered over stone fruit, pear, and a whisper of citrus zest. Hints of wet stone and cool minerality remind you this is still very much a Mosel white at heart. On the palate, the wine is silky and creamy without ever feeling heavy. The texture is almost “buttery” in feel, yet it’s cut cleanly by a razor-sharp Mosel acidity that keeps everything lifted and focused. Expect flavors of ripe pear, baked apple, subtle nutty nuances, and a gentle smokiness that lingers on a long, savory finish. Enjoyable now for its contrast of creaminess and tension, it should develop additional complexity and integration over the next 3–5 years if cellared well.

Production
The fruit for this Pinot Butter Reserve comes from very old vines planted on steep Mosel hillsides, where sandstone and schist soils impart both minerality and a distinct sense of place. The demanding terrain typically necessitates hand-harvesting, allowing careful selection of bunches at optimal ripeness. In the cellar, the style suggests a thoughtful vinification that likely includes gentle pressing and fermentation at controlled temperatures, with some maturation in wood to introduce those subtle smoky and woody nuances. The result is a Pinot Blanc that marries traditional Mosel freshness with a more textural, reserve-style depth.

Food & Serving
This is a versatile gastronomic white that shines with richer dishes. Try it with roast chicken, buttery poached cod, seared scallops, mushroom risotto, or Alpine-style cheeses where its acidity can cut through the richness while the creamy texture mirrors the food. It will also work beautifully with smoked fish or lightly smoked charcuterie, echoing the wine’s own smoky notes. Serve chilled but not too cold, ideally around 10–12°C, to allow the aromas and texture to open up. A brief decant of 15–30 minutes, or simply giving it time in the glass, will help this wine reveal its full aromatic range over the evening.

Producer
Madame Flöck is an independent producer working in the Mosel, a region best known for its dramatic slopes and expressive, acid-driven white wines. While details on the estate are limited, the focus on very old vines and challenging hillside vineyards speaks to a commitment to quality over quantity. By choosing to work with Pinot Blanc in a place dominated by other varieties, Madame Flöck is carving out a distinctive niche, showcasing how Mosel’s cool climate and mineral soils can give this grape unusual tension and character. The Pinot Butter Reserve 2022 reflects a modern, artisanal approach that respects tradition while pushing stylistic boundaries.

We deliver within 2 - 6 business days. You can choose whether it should be to a parcel shop or home delivery. Free delivery to both parcel shops and your front door. Our store partners primarily use GLS, DPD, UPS and DHL for deliveries. We cover deliveries to the majority of countries in Europe.