Wasenhaus

Natural Wines from Baden, Germany

Founded in 2016 by Christoph Wolber and Alexander Götze, Wasenhaus is a natural wine project based in Staufen im Breisgau in the Baden region. The duo met while studying oenology in Beaune, Burgundy, gaining experience at renowned biodynamic estates such as Pierre Morey, De Montille, Leflaive, and Domaine de la Vougeraie. Inspired by Burgundy’s finesse and terroir expression, they returned to Baden to craft wines that showcase its diverse soils—limestone, volcanic, granite, and loess.

Vineyards and Philosophy

Wasenhaus farms 2.5–4 hectares of organic vineyards in Staufen, Ehrenstettener Oelberg, and Ehrenkirchener Kirchberg, including vines dating back to 1965. They also source organic grapes from trusted growers in Kaiserstuhl and Markgräflerland. Their focus is on Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder), Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder), and Gutedel (Chasselas)—with an emphasis on old vines and rare clones to revive Baden’s historic Pinot Noir character.

Their farming approach is strictly natural and biodynamic: manual harvests, no synthetic chemicals, minimal soil disturbance, and treatments limited to essential oils or herbal infusions.

Winemaking

In the cellar, Wasenhaus employs:

Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts
Whole-cluster pressing for whites
Partial carbonic maceration for reds (e.g., their signature Grand Ordinaire)
Minimal punch-downs
No fining or filtration
Minimal to zero added sulfites

Wines are aged 6–12 months in neutral Burgundy barrels, tanks, or large oak casks (500–600L), resulting in elegant, precise wines with distinct Burgundian finesse.