By Ágnes Németh

As we wrote earlier, Heumann Winery from Villány has recently released two white wines made of black grapes. Back then we relied on the information received from the winery, but meanwhile I could taste Blue–White, the white Kékfrankos. In the title I quote Michael Jackson, “no matter if it’s black or white”, with reason. Obviously, he was singing about skin colours, while I am speaking about grape skin colours, but I can honestly say that in case of Heumann Winery and Kékfrankos, the colour does not matter, the wine is excellent for sure.

Vince magazine wine review

In the latest issue of Vince wine magazine, Heumann Blue – White ranks among the top of the new releases with 4 stars and 16.20 scores (out of 20). The description is the following: “Light greenish colour with the hue of sunrise. Quite intense nose with white flesh fruits but it also has some red fruit character, mainly with redcurrant notes and a pinch of spices. When tasting, it is full bodied, absolutely rich and juicy with ripened peach, apple and vibrant acidity.”

Tasting note by Adrian van Velsen Swiss wine writer

“Pale rose gold; restrained aroma of grapefruit, red currants, and white flowers; gripping on the palate, juicy, incredible crisp fruit, well balanced acidity, the wine has a fresh and fruity finish. A successful Blanc-de-Noir, where every sip makes you want the next one.” (88 points)

How was is made?

Kékfrankos (in the neighbouring Austria it is called Blaufränkisch) is the most planted black grape of Hungary, an indigenous grape with a potential to give fruit drivel, elegant wines appealing to the wine connoisseurs of today. Just like in case of Merlot Bianco, the other “blanc de noir”, the winery uses the same grape for the white as they use for their top reds. The parcels of Kékfrankos vines are also located in Városhegy vineyard. Harvest took place on 21 August. The grape was destemmed, immediately pressed, and the alcoholic fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless-steel tanks at 16° C, there was no malolactic fermentation. It was bottled on 6 February, 2025.
Alcohol: 13.5%, acidity: 6.1 g/l, residual sugar: 1.7 g/l.
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What can I add?

For me the elegance was that enchanted me right at the beginning. The wine has balance, the “red-wine-ish” tones are so subtle, so restrained, they are somewhere in the background, the result is more of a unique wine with creamy texture, complexity and also lively acidity. Well done! Perfect for a summer evening, we had some cheese and figs with it – it was a majestic feast!

Heumann wines are available in several countries, for example in the United Kingdom at Novel Wine. In Belgium at QWine, in Switzerland at Heumann Weine, Cave Gevin, Hunderweinhaus, Le Bouchon Vinothek and at Vinebration.

A recent article of us about Heumann La Trinità 2019, the Villányi Franc of the estate receiving 93 points from Markus del Monego german Master of Wine

Another 93 points to Heumann La Trinità 2019

Cabernet Franc from Villány – outstanding in every vintage

This Villányi Franc received 93 points from Markus del Monego MW a year ago, and now we share the great news that Andreas Larsson Best Sommelier of the World gave exactly the same scores a month ago. What is more, Adrian van Velsen Swiss critic rated the wine 94 points, just the previous vintage! Heumann wines are available in several countries, and in Budapest you can enjoy them paired with food at Chef’s Table at Michelin star Costes Downtown restaurant. Now we are sharing Andreas Larsson’s wine notes under the photo.
(The cover photo features above Dávid Paizs sommelier decanting Heumann Terra Tartaro.)