Von Buhl
Deidesheim, Pfalz, Germany
Reichsrat von Buhl has been a family-owned winery for more than 150 years, and has belonged to the circle of the most prestigious wineries in Germany for just as long. Since it was founded in 1849, Reichsrat von Buhl has made its wines in a terroir-dominated, timeless style that has never been oriented to fashion, but always to the grapes’ origins in the best soils of Deidesheimer and Forster. Reichsrat von Buhl is certified organic, and is an active ambassador of both natural, sustainable viticulture and of the best German wines. Since 2013, it has been led by a new team and technical director Mathieu Kauffmann. Long term viticultural manager Werner Sebastian remains responsible for the vineyards.
The estate was founded back in 1849 by Franz Peter Buhl and came about as part of the distribution of the original Jordan estate into the three smaller estates: Bassermann-Jordan, Reichsrat von Buhl, and Dr. Deinhard. Within few years, von Buhl was recognized for its uncompromising quality. The estate quickly gained fame both on a national and international level. It was a Von Buhl Riesling wine that was used to toast the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869.
Reichsrat von Buhl is fully organic and a member of the prestigious VDP.
Vineyards
Forster Kirchenstück - Sandy clay, lime and basalt soils.
Forster Pechstein – Clay and basalt rock soil.
Forster Jesuitengarten – Sandy clay, sandstone, lime and basalt soil.
Forster Ungeheuer – Sandstone, clay, lime and basalt.
Ruppertsberg Reiterpfad – Calciferous sediments, red sandstone.
Deidesheim Paradiesgarten – Red clay and yellow sandstone.
Our Selections
Von Buhl Bone Dry Riesling 2022
Here at Reichsrat von Buhl we love dry wines. But we love `em really dry. According to the German wine law, dry can be up to 9 grams of residual sugar. But that‘s not really dry. At least not in our opinion. For us, dry means 0 to 4 grams of residual sugar. Basta~ On the bottle it says "trocken," dry, of course. After all, we do obey the law... but we have given it some thought and decided to create a label that allows one to visualize the bone dry taste profile. So we‘ve taken the classic flavors of Riesling and Rosé and had them arranged in a shape clearly linked to bones. Et voilà – von Buhl Bone Dry Riesling was born.
From variegated sandstone soils with some limestone, loess and clay. Carefully fermented and aged in stainless steel on the lees and bottled without any fining or other technical measures. This beautiful, bone-dry Riesling features notes of stone fruits and citrus, with a lively, animating and fresh palate. It's bone-tingly good!
12% Alc | 2.7 g/l RS | 6.8 g/l acidity
Von Buhl Riesling Kabinett Armand 2022
Armand Buhl was the dazzling personality in the Von Buhl estate’s history. It was he who made the winery what it still is today – an internationally recognized leading wine estate. He was awarded the title Reichsrat of the Bavarian Crown for his contribution to politics, and he was instrumental in the opening of the Suez Canal, at which Von Buhl wine was served when the ribbon was cut. It is in honor of him that the Armand Kabinett is produced.
The wine is made in the same style as that which was served at the opening ceremony. With a fruity apricot nose and spectacular fireworks of acidity and mineral character on the palate, it never fails to make fans.
100% Riesling from white and yellow variegated sandstone, the wine is carefully fermented and aged in stainless steel on the lees for 16 weeks and bottled without fining. 9.5% alc, 47.7 RS, 7.6 g/l RS.
Von Buhl Riesling Sekt Brut 2019
During the last few years, Reichsrat von Buhl has created their own style in the sparkling wine range and was able to achieve an inspiring level of quality. In the future it remains their intent to constantly improve and develop this style of sparkling Sekt wine. Grapes for this 100% Riesling were selectively handpicked from the top vineyards at Von Buhl. Only the first 50% of the pressing - the Cuvée - is used for the sparkling wine and is pressed directly after a short maceration period. Only the best Riesling grapes are pressed for this sparkling wine. The fermentation and maturation are partially in stainless steel and partially in dopplestück 2400-liter oak barrels. Afterwards, traditional bottle fermentation takes place for 32 (!) months on the yeast.
This a perfectly clear sparkler with cool pit fruit and fine notes of brioche on the nose. With fresh acidity, a firm palate and a creamy, piquant finish, this is an exceptional bubbly. 12.5% alc, 5.7 g/l RS, 8.8 g/l acidity.