Wasenhaus' work with Weissburgunder stretches the possibilities of the grape so far that it simply transcends prior horizons.
The density and lavishness of the Weissburgunder, its textural fineness, and the satiny, almost delicate oiliness remind us a little bit of Meursault. Yet their drive and the incisivineness of the wines gesture towards a cooler climate, something Chablisien.
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The Burgundian comparison is apt; both of the forces behind Wasenhaus worked in Burgundy before starting Wasenhaus in Germany's Baden region. The roster of estates that Wasenhaus' Alex Götze and Christoph Wolber have worked at is impressive (Comte Armand, Bernard van Berg, Leflaive, de Montille, and Pierre Morey). They brought this Burgundian expertise back to Germany and started working old-vine parcels with incredible sensitivity to the differences in terroir.
Wasenhaus' basic Weissburgunder is anything but. The 2022 is a wine of gravitas, length, and focus. It's silky with a gentle caressing richness along with currents of citrus and an intense stony cut.Â
For us, these are essential wines and powerful examples of how a young generation of German winemakers is pushing the boundaries of what's possible. These are some of the most exciting wines in Germany.
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Joe Salamone
Wine Buyer
Crush Wine & Spirits
