Pfalz, Germany
Weingut Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan
This venerable estate has been at the forefront of quality winemaking for generations – and remains one of the stars in the German wine firmament. Its terroir-driven, ageworthy, highly decorated Rieslings from ‘Grosse Lage’ (grand cru) vineyards are known far beyond Germany’s borders.
The history of the Bassermann-Jordan wine estate is the history of a family dynasty which, together with others, established and has greatly influenced quality-oriented viticulture for over 300 years. From generation to generation, it has produced great personalities whose intelligence, expertise and intuition as well as economic and political clout have helped to safeguard and grow the reputation of the winery and the top echelon of Pfalz wines. The winery’s iconic vaulted cellar is home to great wines that date back to the 1811 comet vintage and remain eminently drinkable.
Iconic vineyards
Bassermann-Jordan is steeped in terroir, with a portfolio of outstanding soils as well as a wealth of experience born of the pioneering work of preceding generations. Its holdings in Forst, Deidesheim and Ruppertsberg cover 50 hectares situated in 20 different single-vineyards. More than a third of its plots are in top locations such as Hohenmorgen, Kirchenstück and Jesuitengarten.
Sustainable viticulture equals quality
Natural, eco-friendly viticulture according to the rules of biodynamics is key to healthy vines and impeccable fruit – and the essential prerequisite for gentle, tailored winemaking. This allows the estate to produce, on the one hand, terroir-driven, mineral, persistent, long-lasting wines, and on the other, modern, expressive wines that offer fine fruit character and varietal typicity.
Ulrich Mell, who was cellar master for many years and technical operations manager for 26 years, played a key role in shaping this style of wine. He retired in 2023. Dominik Leyrer, a close employee, took over. However, he left the company after a few months as there was no consensus on the future direction of the wine style. Since then, the young but long-standing employees Alicia Galdames Farias and André Jankowski have been in charge of the cellar and are continuing the proven tradition.
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Germany
Pfalz
Germany’s second-biggest winegrowing region, the Pfalz, occupies a long strip of land on the eastern side of the Haardt mountains. Regarded as the country’s most innovative wine region, it is the source of many top wines, both red and white.
