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Wasenhaus Mohlin Spatburgunder 2022
Vendor code : 1388
Wasenhaus Mohlin Spätburgunder is a terroir Pinot Noir from the Baden region of Germany, produced by the young and dynamic Wasenhaus winery. Founded by Christoph Wolber and Alexander Götze, both of whom honed their skills in Burgundy, Wasenhaus focuses on natural winemaking and terroir-driven wines. Mohlin is one of their top Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) expressions, reflecting the unique characteristics of Baden's cool climate and diverse soils.
Color
Red
Country
Germany
Fortress
12.5%
Region
Baden
Producer
Wasenhaus
Grape
Spatburgunder
Vintage
2022
Grown on the shallow limestone soils of the southeastern slope of the Ehrenstetter Ölberg, the 2022 Spätburgunder Möhlin offers a deep, rich bouquet of fresh and spicy aromas, including cherry and wild berries (blueberry, cranberry, raspberry), intertwined with floral nuances and hints of orange zest. On the palate, it is a silky, fresh, and dense yet juicy Pinot Noir that is initially a little astringent and benefits from a couple of hours of decanting. Compared to the Bellen, this Pinot is denser and more muscular.
Wasenhaus is one of the rising stars of the German wine scene, particularly known for its exceptional Pinot Noirs (Spätburgunder) and Chardonnays. Founded in 2016 by Christoph Wolber and Alexander Götze, Wasenhaus is located in Baden, a region in southern Germany that is increasingly being recognized for its potential to produce world-class wines. What makes Wasenhaus stand out is the founders’ deep-rooted experience in Burgundy, where both Christoph and Alexander worked at prestigious biodynamic estates before returning to their native Germany to establish their own winery. The philosophy at Wasenhaus is centered around natural winemaking and showcasing the unique terroir of Baden. The winery is committed to organic farming practices, avoiding the use of synthetic chemicals in the vineyard, and opting for a minimalist approach in the cellar. Their vineyards, spread across different terroirs, consist mainly of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with the cool climate and diverse soils providing the perfect conditions for these Burgundian varieties. Wasenhaus’ wines are made with a hands-off philosophy. The grapes are harvested by hand, and fermentation is spontaneous, relying on natural yeasts. For their red wines, including their acclaimed Spätburgunder, they often use whole-cluster fermentation, which adds structure and complexity to the wines. Aging is done in used French oak barrels, imparting a gentle influence of oak while allowing the purity of the fruit and the expression of the terroir to shine through. The result is wines that are fresh, elegant, and deeply expressive of their origin. Wasenhaus’ Pinot Noirs are often compared to fine Burgundy, with a delicate balance of fruit, acidity, and earthy minerality. The Chardonnays, too, have gained a following for their precision, minerality, and complexity, with some cuvées showing a creamy texture balanced by vibrant acidity.
Reviews from critics
93/100
1 points
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Wine Advocate
The 2022 Spätburgunder Möhlin is from a southeast-facing lieu-dit in the Ehrenstetten Oelberg. It's intense but elegant and refined on the nose, with ripe, dark fruits and some volatile flavors due to the long fermentation that finished in the barrels. This is a lush, intense and tight, velvety and rich as well as powerful, tense, elegant and persistent Pinot Noir with a fleshy and aromatic finish. It's not as fine as some of the other wines in this tasting, yet it has body, intensity and a firm, persistent structure. Tasted as a sample ready for bottling in February 2024.