2020 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Gaisböhl Grand Cru
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Region | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (12.5%) |
| Drink window | 2023 - 2050 |
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Description
Bürklin-Wolf owns vineyards in the most famous “Lagen” of the Mittelhaardt. The company owns vineyards in various Lagen (vineyards) in the towns of Forst, Deidesheim, Ruppertsberg and Wachenheim. For the classification of dry Riesling wines, Bürklin-Wolf uses the Burgundian model of the quality pyramid. In this model, terroir, yield and degree of ripeness of the grapes are taken into account, so Grand Cru (GC) and Premier Cru are used. Bürklin-Wolf is a member of the VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikats- und Qualitätsweingüter) but nevertheless does not use the term Grosses Gewächs.
The Burklin Gaisböhl GC is pure, fresh and flinty/mineral on the lemony nose. Juicy, spicy and salty on the palate this is an intense but pure almost weightless dry Riesling with a mineral structure. The finish is intense and mineral but also juicy, with concentrated fruit flavours. A promising classic...
The Dr. Bürklin-Wolf winery is the sole owner of this 7.6 hectare estate, of which only 5.2 ha are classified as GC locations. The origins of this location go back to the Middle Ages. Historically, the name Gaisböhl refers to a former castle located on a hill. The southern location at the foot of the Mittelhaardt benefits from the favorable microclimatic advantages. Terrace gravel deposits with clay in the soil give the Gaisböhl its fine acidity and the red sandstone makes it particularly durable and mineral.
Analysis: Alcohol: 13.0% vol. Acid: 7.1 g/l Residual sweetness: 2.5 g/l
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Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Pfalz |
| Winery | Dr. Bürklin Wolf |
| Grape | Riesling |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2050 |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| James Suckling rating | 95 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatisch, Bloemig, Complex, Droog, Fris, Fruitig, Mineraal, Strak, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 95
Reviewed by:
Stephan Reinhardt
The Ruppertsberger 2020 Gaisböhl G.C. is very clear, dense and elegant on the citric, aromatic and concentrated nose that indicates mineral substance and healthy, ripe Riesling fruit. Pure and saline, with dense and concentrated ripe fruit (apples) and ripe phenolics, this is a full-bodied, refined and fresh, vital and mineral Rupperstberger Gaisböhl Riesling with a long, intense and substantial finish that reveals power that is turned into energy by tension-giving minerals. It's a great, age-worthy Riesling and possibly the finest you can find from Ruppertsberg 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in June 2023.
The weather in 2022 was "not bad at all," says Nicola Libelli, cellar master and technical operations manager at Bürklin-Wolf, "at least until the beginning of July." There was still rain in June, but a dry phase lasting several weeks set in in July. However, this led more to "stress in the head" than in the well-supplied vineyards, which have been cultivated biodynamically for many years and have their own compost.
"We have been building up the soil there for more than 20 years, planting and cultivating it and, where necessary, systematically reducing yields. This was particularly necessary in the young plants in order to relieve the pressure on the vines during the drought," explains Libelli.
However, even in a challenging vintage such as 2022, there is no rule except to take a close look at each plot during the growing season in order to decide what needs to be done. Libelli undertakes these "tours" with his field manager Jan Hock, who both have a great passion for their own compost, which Libelli describes as a "game changer."
"Thanks to our measures, our humus content has risen from 1% to 3%," explains Hock.
That may not sound like much, but it is more than respectable given the fact that only around 0.1% humus can be built up each year. "The humus helps to buffer weather extremes, regardless of whether they bring prolonged drought or heavy rainfall," says Hock.
Also noteworthy are the low pH values, which were 3.1 in the 2018, 2020 and 2021 vintages according to analyses.
In the third week of August 2022, it then rained "a little," says Libelli, and the greenery sprouted. But then? "It really rained! ... September was an extremely wet month with over 100 liters of rainfall. But we were still able to harvest during the dry phases. The grapes were ripe, even physiologically ripe." It was a stop-and-go harvest. "We picked seven to 10 days before most of our colleagues and were ridiculed for it. But we have rather light must weights, which are based on ripe fruit."
The chilled, handpicked grapes for estate wine were pressed at 84° Oechsle, but even the warm Kirchenstück, "the Montrachet of the Palatinate" according to owner Bettina Bürklin-von Guradze, yielded grapes that were no higher than 92° Oechsle.
"When harvesting, we look for ripeness but also for tension and complexity," says Libelli, who wants to produce "clear, fine, pure and, at the same time, complex" Rieslings that have "all the vibrant power, tension and structure that you can expect from some of the greatest terroirs in Germany,"
The estate's total yield for Riesling 2022 averaged 36 hectoliters per hectare. This is well below the maximum limit for the VDP quality level "Grosses Gewächs" (GG), which is referred to here as "G. C." (for grand cru). "That was the amount that the vines were able to produce in a vintage like 2022 without suffering," says Libelli.
The collection of the 2022 vintage at Bürklin-Wolf is outstanding and marks one of the best vintages in the whole of Germany. The 2022 Pechstein G. C. is one of the outstanding Rieslings of the vintage, possibly even ahead of the even more expensive Kirchenstück G. C.
If you want to find the finest Rieslings without having to bleed financially, you will also find them among the premiers crus, among which the Wachenheimer Gerümpel P. C. and the Böhlig P. C. come closest to the grands crus in terms of finesse and expression.
The dry Village Rieslings are always a safe bet, and in 2022 the Weissburgunder Gutswein also stands out. This is a classy Pinot Blanc to go with food, which Libelli describes as "our Aligoté."
Even the estate wines ("Gutswein") at Bürklin are partly vinified in wood (40%, with 60% in stainless steel) and have been fermented at higher temperatures since 2020 to complete fermentation quickly and completely and avoid any hint of cheesy fruit aromas. A long sur lies aging period, during which malolactic fermentation may take place, also contributes to this.
Due to the quantity of 8,000 bottles, there are up to five bottlings of the Riesling estate wine, which remains on the lees until March, each with a different length of élevage on the fine lees.
The premiers crus lie on the lees until May, the grands crus until June. Bottling takes place one month later in each case. The grands crus are not put on sale until April of the following year. However, top wines such as Kirchenstück and Pechstein are usually sold out by the fall.
In the last three years in particular, the Dr. Bürklin-Wolf has established itself as a model German domaine whose Rieslings are a benchmark.
Published: Dec 29, 2023
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James Suckling
Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Riesling Pfalz Gaisböhl GC 2020
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Country : Germany
Region : Pfalz
Vintage : 2020
Score : 95
Just sit back and let go! So much ripe gooseberry, kiwi and exotic fruit. So much charm and juiciness, too, which adds up to a full, silky package that’s so easy to enjoy right now, because it pulls you into its warmhearted embrace. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
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Bürklin-Wolf owns vineyards in the most renowned “Lagen” of the Mittelhaardt. The estate has plots in several Lagen (vineyards) located in Forst, Deidesheim, Ruppertsberg, and Wachenheim. For the classification of its dry Riesling wines, Bürklin-Wolf uses the Burgundian model of the quality pyramid.
This system takes terroir, yield, and grape ripeness into account, using Grand Cru (GC) and Premier Cru classifications. Bürklin-Wolf is a member of the VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikats- und Qualitätsweingüter) but does not use the term Grosses Gewächs.
Dr. Bürklin-Wolf: Iconic Rieslings from the Pfalz
The story of Dr. Bürklin-Wolf began in 1597 and has since been closely intertwined with the history of German winemaking. The estate is still family-owned and today ranks among the very best in Germany. With 86 hectares of vineyards, it is one of the largest privately owned wine estates in the country. Since 1992, the winery has been led by Christian von Guradze and his wife Bettina Bürklin-von Guradze, heir to the family estate. Under their guidance, the winery has undergone an impressive quality evolution, notably as one of the first German producers to fully embrace biodynamic viticulture.
While the estate was once best known for its Auslese and Trockenbeerenauslesen, the focus has shifted to top-level dry white wines, vinified almost exclusively from Riesling.
The Origins of Dr. Bürklin-Wolf
The story of Dr. Bürklin-Wolf began in 1597 and has since been deeply rooted in the history of German winemaking. The estate remains in the hands of the Bürklin family, who are now among the elite of the German wine world. Under the leadership of Bettina Bürklin-von Guradze, the winery has seen a remarkable increase in quality, including becoming one of the first German estates to transition entirely to biodynamic farming.
The winery, with 86 hectares of vineyards, is one of the largest privately owned estates in Germany and has been managed since 1992 by Christian von Guradze together with his wife, the heir to the family winery. While once known primarily for its Auslese and Trockenbeerenauslesen, the emphasis of production has shifted toward dry white wines, predominantly made from Riesling.
Dr. Bürklin-Wolf: A Biodynamic Pioneer
Dr. Bürklin-Wolf was the first German winery to fully commit to the biodynamic principles of Demeter in 2005. This approach, which centers on the harmony between people, nature, and wine, results in healthy vineyards and grapes of exceptional quality. The wines are vibrant, pure, and expressive of their origin.
The Power of Riesling and Terroir
Dr. Bürklin-Wolf focuses exclusively on Riesling, the ideal grape to showcase the unique character of the Pfalz. The vineyards are classified into ‘Grosse Lagen’ (Grand Cru) and ‘Erste Lagen’ (Premier Cru), following the Burgundian model. Renowned vineyard sites such as Pechstein, Kirchenstück, and Gaisböhl produce Rieslings that can age effortlessly for decades.
Characteristics of Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Rieslings
- Dry and mineral-driven: most wines are trocken (dry), with an elegant structure.
- Complex and layered: subtle aromas of citrus, stone fruit, flowers, and wet stone.
- Aging potential: top wines develop beautifully over time in the bottle.
From the fresh, accessible entry-level Rieslings to the impressive Grosse Gewächse: every Dr. Bürklin-Wolf wine is a model of precision and purity. Whether you choose the elegant Ruppertsberger Hoheburg Erste Lage or the monumental Forster Kirchenstück G.C., you always taste the unique terroir of the Pfalz.
Buy Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Wines at Grandcruwijnen
At Grandcruwijnen, you'll find a wide selection of Dr. Bürklin-Wolf wines, imported directly from Germany. As a specialist in high-quality German Rieslings, we offer a carefully curated range, from crisp entry-level wines to complex premium bottles with excellent aging potential.
Sommelier’s Advice
Serve a dry Bürklin-Wolf Riesling with oysters, ceviche, or sushi. The more powerful GG wines pair beautifully with veal, rich fish dishes, or spicy Asian cuisine. For optimal expression, serve the wine between 8 and 10°C.
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