2024 Wasenhaus, Baden, Spatburgunder Hohlen

Founded in 2018 by Christoph Wolber and Alexander Götze on a family farm in Staufen, Wasenhaus has quickly become a notable producer in Baden by applying technical expertise gained in Burgundy to their home region. This wine is made from Pinot Noir grown on the Zunzinger Rosenberg, a site defined by shallow, poor limestone clay soils and vines that include plantings dating back to the 1960s. The wine offers a precise, structured profile, showing grounded notes of red fruit, subtle earth, and a persistent mineral backbone that highlights the quality of the site. The 2024 vintage provided the necessary conditions to maintain the estate's signature tension, resulting in a balanced, expressive red that avoids heavy extraction. It is ready to enjoy today for those seeking a clear sense of place, though its structure suggests it will also reward time in the cellar.