Wasenhaus Weissburgunder Möhlin Landwein

Germany, Baden, Markgräflerland
Bottle
Ratings
RP90
Identity
Producer Wasenhaus Christoph Wolber & Alexander Götze GbR
Vol 0.75
Classification Landwein
Grapes Weissburgunder
Color white
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc pale straw yellow
Aroma fresh citrus, tropical fruit, balanced with mineral notes and subtle oak influence
Palate crisp, clean, expressive with maturity, intensity, and precision of flavor; balanced acidity and mineral backbone
Finish long, elegant, and mineral-driven finish with lingering citrus notes
Food Pairing Pairs well with grilled fish, chicken, and pork
Serving Temp 9
Aging Potential 5-8 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
Organic Yes
Natural Yes
ABV % 13.0
Aging Process Aged in neutral oak barrels of varying sizes, whole-cluster pressed, low intervention winemaking.
Fermentation Natural yeast fermentation, minimal sulfur use post-malolactic fermentation, unfined and unfiltered.
Terroir
Soil clay and limestone soils
Vine Age 70 years
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Hand-worked terraced vineyards on steep slopes with southeastern exposure at the Möhlin vineyard above the Möhlin creek.
Interesting facts
Wasenhaus is a project by Christoph Wolber and Alexander Götze, who studied enology in Burgundy and bring Burgundian winemaking philosophy to Baden. The Möhlin vineyard is a historic, steep, terraced site with old vines and limestone soils.