Tastings, winery:
Oelmühlstraße 25, Bodenheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, GermanyBuy online directly from the producer:
shop.kuehlingandbattenfeld.com/Experimental phase: initial rating derived from official awards and critic reviews
James Suckling - 99 points
2024
Kühling-Gillot and Battenfeld-Spanier are two renowned wineries located in the Rheinhessen region of Germany, celebrated for their focus on terroir-driven wines. Led by Carolin Spanier-Gillot and H. O. Spanier, the wineries share a philosophy centered on expressing the unique characteristics of their vineyards, including the Rheinterrasse, Zellertal, and Wonnegau.
Kühling-Gillot specializes in wines from slate soils along the iconic "Roten Hang" (Red Slope), particularly Riesling and Pinot Noir, allowing the mineral-rich terroir to shine through. Their wines are often aged for two to three years before release, achieving remarkable balance and complexity.