Description
Bürklin-Wolf Estate Riesling Trocken — Pfalz 2024
Dr. Bürklin-Wolf is one of Germany’s most storied wine estates, with roots in the Pfalz stretching back to the 17th century. Under the stewardship of Bettina Bürklin-von Guradze — one of Germany’s most celebrated woman winemakers — the estate converted fully to biodynamic farming in 2005, becoming a benchmark for sustainable viticulture in the region. The vineyards, which include grand cru sites Gaisböhl and Gerümpel, are farmed without synthetic inputs, guided by lunar cycles, and harvested by hand. The result is a range of Rieslings that express the Pfalz with uncommon precision and vitality.
The 2024 Estate Riesling Trocken is sourced from young vines — fifth and sixth leaf — from Gaisböhl and Gerümpel, fermented spontaneously with native yeasts, half in traditional Doppelstück oak casks and half in stainless steel. The combination preserves freshness while adding a subtle textural complexity that sets this wine apart from its peers at the price. Bone dry, vegan, and built for the table.
Pale gold in the glass with a luminous clarity. The nose is pristine and aromatic — abundant peach, Amalfi lemon, preserved citrus, and a delicate mineral flicker of flint. On the palate it is medium-bodied and juicy, with the characteristic Pfalz generosity of stone fruit balanced by vivid lemon acidity and a long, saline finish. Crisp, focused, and deeply satisfying — a Riesling that rewards both the casual pour and the considered pairing.
Expert Reviews – Vintage 2024
James Suckling — 92 Points
“Abundant peach and Amalfi lemon fruit, plenty of structure and bright mineral acidity on the juicy, medium-bodied palate. Pronounced preserved lemon and salt flavors in the long finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Vegan.”Vinous — 90 Points
“A very subtle flicker of flint accompanies bright citrus and crushed citrus foliage. The palate brings the typical Pfalz juiciness with some stone fruit, but the lemon overtone is a constant in this vivid, bone-dry expression.”
- Producer: Dr. Bürklin-Wolf, Wachenheim, Pfalz, Germany
- Vintage: 2024
- Appellation: Pfalz
- Grape: 100% Riesling
- Farming: Certified Biodynamic, Vegan
- Size: 750ml
- Style: Bone-dry, mineral, medium-bodied Pfalz Riesling
- Tasting Notes: Peach, Amalfi lemon, preserved citrus, flint, stone fruit, saline finish
- Drink Window: Now–2030
- Best Paired With: Grilled fish, oysters, sushi, roast chicken, soft cheeses, asparagus
Biodynamic farming. Woman winemaker. Two 90+ scores. Pfalz Riesling at its most honest.
