The historic Maximin Grünhaus estate lies at the foot of a long, steep south-facing slope on the left bank of the tiny Ruwer river, about two kilometers upstream from where it joins the Mosel. The estate belongs to the family of Carl von Schubert and is divided into three separate but contiguous vineyards: Abtsberg, Herrenberg, and Bruderberg. Each of these vineyards has its own distinct differences in terroir, which explain the unique character of the wines made at Maximin Grünhaus.
The first documentary evidence of Grünhaus, then called "Villa ad Valles," dates from February 6, 966. Emperor Otto I, heir of Charlemagne, confirmed a donation that had been made in the Seventh century by the Frankish King Dagobert. At that time, the buildings, vineyards and surrounding land had been given to the Benedictine monastery of Saint Maximin in Trier. In 1882, it was purchased by an ancestor of Carl von Schubert, who is the fifth generation of his family to own the Grünhaus estate.
James Suckling 96 Great harmony and originality, as well as enormous concentration, making this a stunning Spätlese. The mineral freshness at the finish is literally breathtaking.
Wine Advocate 95 "The 2015 Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg Auslese opens with a clear and elegant, very attractive passion fruit and grapefruit aroma. Sweet and piquant on
James Suckling 90 A very crisp and vibrant wine with a lot of herbal and apple character. Great balance and a very bright mineral finish. Drink
The estate Riesling Trocken (dry) is a blend of the barrels that remain after the single-vineyard dry wines have been selected out of the overall
Wine & Spirits 88 This is wine is alittle tight but underneath it all there’s a firm stoniness and a rich earthiness that gives the wine
The estate Riesling Trocken (dry) is a blend of the barrels that remain after the single-vineyard dry wines have been selected out of the overall
Wine Advocate 95 The 2016 Maximin Grunhaus Abtsberg Riesling Spatlese shows a pure, reductive and extremely flinty/crunchy bouquet with perfectly ripe but still crisp and
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