Germany — wine

Baden

Germany's southernmost and warmest wine region, stretching 400km from the Rhine to Lake Constance. Known for Pinot Noir (Spatburgunder) and Pinot Gris (Grauburgunder) of Burgundian character, plus rich Weissburgunder. The Kaiserstuhl volcanic plateau is the heart of the region. Large cooperative system but world-class estates producing dry, age-worthy wines.

Year Rating Notes
2023 Warm, long growing season; outstanding Spatburgunder concentration from the Kaiserstuhl
2022 Good vintage with ripe tannins and excellent fruit purity in red and white wines
2021 Challenging spring, better summer; careful selection produced elegant, food-friendly wines
2020 Hot summer tempered by altitude; Pinot Noir showed impressive depth and structure
2019 Benchmark vintage for Baden Spatburgunder; finest red wines in a generation