In 1919, Franz Bauer acquired the distilling rights for a fruit distillery. Alongside the first-class local fruits from regional orchards, controlled fermentation, and a gentle distilling process refined over generations, the Bauer family now use state-of-the-art still technology to produce spirits of the highest quality: fine brandies, fruit eaux-de-vie, marc brandies, fruit liqueurs and also a gin.

On the vines ripens the “gold” of the region. Like pearls on a string, the winegrowing villages line up along the valley. In Mülheim near Bernkastel-Kues, a glass-and-stone building shines on the estate of the Bauer family. In this architectural jewel, under the skilled hands of Chaîne member Jörg and Thomas Bauer, the estate’s fine wines and distillates are created. For them, expertise in wine means blending tradition and innovation in viticulture and cellar work into a harmonious whole.

They want their wines to inspire. Their outstanding vineyard sites commit them to bringing out the very best from the grapes. With respect for nature, experience in the vineyard, perseverance, and precision in the cellar, they prove every day that their wines are first-class, characterful ambassadors of the Mosel region.

In the vineyard in particular, the motto is “quality over quantity”. Careful pruning of the vines and selective thinning of green grapes in late summer ensure high-quality fruit for the autumn harvest. During the late, selective hand harvest from October to November, only fully ripe and healthy grapes are picked for processing.

In the cellar, their foremost goal is to preserve what nature has allowed to grow in the vineyard. Here, the guiding principle is “As little as possible, as much as necessary”. To maintain the natural fruit aromas, they rely on cool and slow fermentation of the must, either in classic wooden casks or modern stainless-steel tanks. Extended maturation on fine lees until the spring of the following year gives the wines bouquet and finesse.

The Bauer winemaking family looks forward to your visit!

Text and photos: Weingut Bauer

Weingut Bauer
Moselstraße 3
54486 Mülheim/Mosel

Tel: +49 (0)6534 571
Web: www.weingut-bauer.de