It's somewhat extraordinary that Wasenhaus' reputation has grown so large so quickly.
The estate is tiny, little more than a minuscule collection of old-vine parcels farmed by two Germans who met working in Burgundy years ago.
However, the wines are jaw-droppingly good. People freak out over them once they've tasted them and enthusiastically spread the word. Now, finding the wines in quantity is almost impossible.
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Wasenhaus' Alex Götze and Christoph Wolber focus on old-vine parcels and old clonal selections. The winemaking is minimal: whole-cluster pressing (by basket press) followed by élevage in old barrels.
Their work with Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) stretches the possibilities of the grape so far that it simply transcends prior horizons. These are singularly compelling examples of Weissburgunder.
Möhlin is sourced from a steep, terraced vineyard with vines planted in the 1950s on limestone in a cool side valley. It is a wine of real grandeur. In 2022, Weissburgunder Möhlin has a striking purity and racy saline core. There's serious tension and focus with layered citrus notes that lend a dynamic element to the intense and persistent finish.
I'll wrap this up. This is a very modest parcel, and there's no reason to fan the fire. Please give us your ideal order, and we'll try our best.
To order, email offers@crushwineco.com or call the store at (212) 980-9463.
Joe Salamone
Wine Buyer
Crush Wine & Spirits
