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"Some of Germany’s best producers tend to get ignored, simply because they’ve been making extraordinary wines for so long. Müller-Catoir in the Pfalz is a perfect example of this.

The Müller-Catoir Riesling Pfalz Bürgergarten "Im Breumel" GG 2024 at No. 9 is simultaneously delightful and exciting, sleek for this rather warm region but with spectacular depth and drive.

The interplay of Asian pear fruit, mandarin orange acidity and subtle minerality makes this a very delightful and exciting riesling GG. Great underplayed concentration and power. Although this is sleek on the medium-bodied palate, the drive and depth in the finish is spectacular."

Stuart Pigott, Senior Editor
James Suckling | Top 100 Wines of Germany 2025: Complexity and Value Rise to the Top

We are pleased to announce that our Herrenletten Weissburgunder has been on the Lufthansa First Class (Long Haul) wine list since the beginning of October.

Excerpt from the Lufthansa First Class menu wine list:

2023 Herrenletten Weissburgunder, Müller-Catoir, Germany

"The ninth-generation family-run Müller-Catoir winery is one of the most traditional wineries in the Palatinate region. The organic winery allows its wines plenty of time with slow fermentation and gentle aging. The Weissburgunder from the Herrenletten vineyard is powerful and full of finesse. A flint note complements aromas of pear, caramel, and toast and is convincing from the first sip."

Herzog Rielaner Beerenauslese | 2024 VDP.Erste Lage noble sweet
98/100 |  "An incredibly concentrated and compact dessert wine with gigantic freshness that some might find too much, but really excites me. Huge flavors of dried apricots, mangoes and papayas on the full-bodied palate. Then incredible pineapple acidity comes through in the very dynamic finish.“

Bürgergarten “Im Breumel” GG | 2024 VDP.Große Lage dry
97/100 | "The interplay of Asian pear fruit, mandarin orange acidity and subtle minerality makes this a very delightful and exciting riesling GG. Great underplayed concentration and power. Although this is sleek on the medium-bodied palate, the drive and depth in the finish is spectacular.“

Bürgergarten Muskateller Auslese | 2024 VDP.Erste Lage noble sweet
97/100 | "The exotic succulence of this remarkable muscat is stunning. So vibrant. Great mangosteen and papaya aromas and flavors. Dynamic acidity drives the super-long and focused finish.“

Mandelring Scheurebe | 2024 VDP.Erste Lage dry
97/100 | "Incredible aromas of ripe melon and fresh basil, but they’re only the most obvious aromas in the very wide spectrum. There are also papayas and hibiscus. So concentrated yet so vibrant, this flows over the medium-bodied palate. Dangerously minerally and refreshing finish that doesn’t want to stop.“

Bürgergarten Muskateller | 2024 VDP.Erste Lage dry
97/100 | "This dry muscat has astonishing racy energy and great wet-stone minerality on the sleek and super-focused palate. What fantastic pink and yellow grapefruit aromas, also a forthright grapiness. Powerful and vibrant wet-stone finish. From biodynamically grown grapes.“

Vogelsang Riesling GG | 2024 VDP.Große Lage dry
96/100 | "Welcome to a beautiful cloud of riesling aromas that range from orange blossoms to fresh apricots. So fresh and delicate in spite of the excellent ripeness, which was a challenge in this vintage. Fantastically filigreed in the super-long and refined finish. Delicate chalky minerality. The first vintage of this wine.“

Bürgergarten Riesling | 2024 VDP.Erste Lage dry
96/100 | "The ravishing floral beauty on the nose makes it hard to get any further, but you must press on to the super-elegant, medium-bodied palate with its delicate apricot, orange blossom and ripe melon flavors. Very long finish with a fresh tarragon note that’s as subtle as the earthy side of this remarkable wine.“

Herrenletten Riesling | 2024 VDP.Erste Lage dry
96/100 | "A super-elegant dry riesling that’s only medium-bodied but very concentrated, with fantastic mineral freshness in the focused and filigreed finish. I love the biscuity aroma that’s so far removed from all the riesling cliches.“

Herrenletten Weißburgunder | 2024 VDP.Erste Lage dry
96/100 | "At once creamy, concentrated and powerful yet elegant and polished, this fabulous dry pinot blanc is medium- to full-bodied with deep white tree fruit and yellow grapefruit aromas. Very long and compact finish.“

Herzog Weißburgunder | 2024 VDP.Erste Lage dry
96/100 | "The restrained richness and silky finesse make this extraordinary dry pinot blanc stand out in the crowd of German wines of this category. Fantastic underplayed power and concentration. Extremely long, cool and precise finish.“

Bürgergarten Riesling Spätlese | 2024 VDP.Erste Lage off-dry
96/100 | "What a beautiful Spatlese. This has the combination of ripeness, freshness and delicacy that this category is all about. Barely off-dry on the barely medium-bodied palate. Fantastic peachy fruit and no less fantastic clarity at the super-grapey finish.“

Herzog Rielaner Auslese | 2024 VDP.Erste Lage noble sweet
95/100 |  "The essence of apricots in this wine is hard to resist because it is so animating on the succulent, medium-bodied palate. Wonderful creamy texture on the mid-palate, but so clean and straight in the finish.“

Neustadt “V” Weißburgunder | 2024 VDP.Ortswein dry
95/100 | "The red apple aromas make this dry pinot blanc stand out, but it is also a sleek and very fresh wine with an almost alpine personality. Super-focused, medium-bodied palate, then a very long, racy finish with great precision. The first vintage of this wine.“

Haardt Riesling | 2024 VDP.Ortswein dry
95/100 | "The aromas and flavors of orange blossoms and smoke seem to vibrate. Fantastic tension and vitality on the super-focused, medium-bodied palate. Such a refined and silky finish, you want it to go on forever, and it is very long.“

Gimmeldingen Riesling Kabinett | 2024 VDP.Ortswein off-dry
95/100 | "The Pfalz is not the ideal location for producing wines of this category, but this is a stunning riesling Kabinett with electric acidity and wonderfully fresh apple and apple blossom aromas. Super-clean finish that pulls you inexorably back for more.“

Neustadt “V” Chardonnay | 2024 VDP.Ortswein dry
94/100 | "Unoaked chardonnay can be pretty boring, but this has terrific energy and vitality, the tension between restrained lees creaminess and mineral freshness so exciting. Excellent interplay between chalky minerality and yellow apples on the focused, medium-bodied palate. The first vintage of this wine.“

Haardt Weißburgunder | 2024 VDP.Ortswein dry
94/100 | "What a beautiful nose of orange blossoms and mandarin oranges. On the medium-bodied palate, this dry pinot blanc has fantastic elegance and finesse. Very long, polished finish with terrific freshness.“

Gimmeldingen Riesling | 2024 VDP.Ortswein dry
93/100 | "A very elegant, cool and refreshing dry riesling with wonderful garden herb aromas and abundant white tree fruit on the sleek, barely medium-bodied palate. With a bit of aeration it develops delicate mandarin orange aromas. Long, filigreed finish.“

Haardt Scheurebe | 2024 VDP.Ortswein dry
93/100 | "A very elegant expression of this grape that’s probably best described as a more discreet version of sauvignon blanc. Very attractive yellow and pink grapefruit aromas. In spite of the freshness, this has a wonderfully silky finish.“

MC Weißburgunder | 2024 VDP.Gutswein dry
92/100 | "A cool and elegant dry pinot blanc that has a delightful lightness of touch on the barely medium-bodied palate. Bright green bean and yellow apple aromas.“

MC Riesling | 2024 VDP.Gutswein dry
91/100 | "The white peach and red apple aromas pour from the glass of this crisp and energetic dry riesling. Light-bodied in spite of 12.5% alcohol, with freshness that makes it lightning bright. Excellent lemon zest flavors in the very crisp finish.“

Exciting wine and culinary evening at the Mandelring Manor: The grand winemaker battle between Müller-Catoir and Seeger

Last Saturday, an extraordinary event took place at the Mandelring Manor, delighting wine lovers and gourmets alike. Together with renowned Michelin-starred chef Hedi Rink from the Urgestein* restaurant, the VDP.Weingüter Müller-Catoir and Seeger competed in a thrilling battle to present the perfect wine pairing for an exquisite 5-course menu.

The evening began with a stylish reception, where guests had the opportunity to enjoy the creative atmosphere and prepare for an enjoyable evening. During the event, the wines from both wineries were served in a direct comparison, accompanied by culinary highlights that left nothing to be desired.

The menu at a glance:

Olive bread / aioli / olive gremolata

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Cured char / asparagus mousse and salad

Müller-Catoir: 2020 Haardter Bürgergarten Riesling 1G | VDP.Erste Lage dry
vs.
Seeger: 2023 Sauvignon Blanc "S" | VDP.Erste Lage dry

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White tomato soup / pickled tomatoes / tomato grisini / raviolo

Müller-Catoir: 2021 Haardt Scheurebe | VDP.Ortswein dry
vs.
Seeger: 2024 Auxerrois | VDP.Erste Lage dry

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Crustacean risotto / bisque / quenelle

Müller-Catoir: 2024 Neustadt „V“ Chardonnay | VDP.Ortswein dry
vs.
Seeher: 2024 Weißer Burgunder AS | VDP.Erste Lage dry

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Marshmellow with Campari and Calamansi

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Lamb ragout / sweet potato mash

Müller-Catoir: 2020 Haardter Herzog Spätburgunder 1G | VDP.Erste Lage dry
vs.
Seeger: 2022 Spätburgunder S | VDP.Erste Lage dry

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Rhubarb / white chocolate / almonds

Müller-Catoir: 2017 Herzog Rieslaner Auslese | VDP.Erste Lage edelsüß
vs.
Seeger: Blanc de Blanc Sekt | VDP.Erste Lage brut

After enjoying the diverse dishes and wines, the question arose as to who would win the evening. While taste remains subjective, all guests agreed: There were no losers this evening, only winners – the shared experience and the joy of good food and wine.

The lively atmosphere and the lively interaction between winemakers, chefs, and guests made the evening an unforgettable experience. The event impressively demonstrated the passion and craftsmanship that lies within the Palatinate's wine and culinary scene.

We thank everyone involved for an inspiring evening and are already looking forward to the next major culinary event!

What a weekend! "Liquid HISTORY" – rare & legendary! Our "BÜRGERGARTEN" RARE WINES TASTING (Friday, 28 & Saturday, 29 March 2025) was a true experience! From young, distinctive wines to aged treasures – each flight a journey through time for the palate. Particularly unforgettable: the 1999 Bürgergarten Riesling Beerenauslese – pure elegance! Plus, culinary "perfect matches" from Meinolf Sachse (Restaurant Mandelhof) – because great wines deserve great food! Thanks to everyone who joined us and celebrated these liquid treasures with us!

The vineyards are awakening! Mild light, clear air, and the first warm days herald the arrival of spring. Exceptional GRAND CRUS ripen here year after year on shell limestone soils – characterized by finesse, depth, and terroir.

The path leads along the historic dry-stone walls to the Deidesheim Temple. This iconic building towers above the vines and offers spectacular views of Neustadt, the Rhine plain, and the Palatinate Forest. A place of tranquility – and the perfect inspiration for great wines.

Those who continue their hike delve deeper into history: The path leads through the protected natural area up to Wolfsburg Castle, once the seat of the Vice-Dominus and later the scene of revolutionary events. Today, the castle ruins offer impressive panoramic views of the town and countryside – a place steeped in history and vision.

On Monday, March 3, 2025, the eagerly awaited GRAND TOUR BOLOGNA took place, which was organized by our importer Vino & Design. The following colleagues from Germany were with us at this wine presentation: Horst Sauer (Franconia), Dr. Loosen (Mosel), Fritz Haag (Mosel), J.J.Prüm (Mosel), Egon Müller (Saar), Maximin Grünhaus (Saar), Ökonomierat Rebholz (Palatinate), Künstler (Rheingau) and Dönnhoff (Nahe).

The participants had the opportunity to taste exquisite wines from the Vino & Design portfolio and to exchange ideas with the winemakers. The atmosphere was characterized by passion for wine and culinary delights, which made the event an extraordinary experience. A big thank you to everyone involved for their support. We look forward to the next GRAND TOUR!

Good news from Terry Theise | The World of Fine Wine:

"Just a quick note that your 2022 Spätburgunders establish you as an elite producer of this grape variety. More to come - but I had to tell you that immediately! One more thing - great improvement in the quality of the Sekts. :-)"

On Saturday, February 15, 2025, the VDP.Wineries in the northern Palatinate were transformed into a true paradise for wine lovers. The VDP.KELLERNACHT offered guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of top wines and experience the diversity of Palatinate wine culture up close.

The renowned companies Philipp Kuhn, Knipser and Rings opened their doors at 5 p.m. and invited guests to an unforgettable evening full of enjoyment and conviviality. In atmospheric cellar light, visitors were not only able to explore the impressive wine press houses and barrel cellars, but also taste an exquisite selection of wines from all 27 VDP.Wineries in the region.

We are particularly proud that we were able to be present as guest winemakers at the VDP.Weingut Philipp Kuhn that evening. Our wines were very well received and the response from guests was consistently positive.

The event was quickly sold out and the enthusiasm of the participants was clearly noticeable. The VDP.KELLERNACHT was celebrated on Instagram with numerous pictures and impressions that captured the special atmosphere and the variety of wines.

We would like to thank the VDP, all guests, winemakers and partners who made this evening a special experience. A big thank you also goes to everyone who tried and appreciated our wines - we look forward to seeing you again at the next VDP.KELLERNACHT!

Our wine selection at Philipp Kuhn

On Saturday, February 8, 2025, an inspiring vernissage featuring conceptual sculptor Fiete Stolte from Berlin took place at Gutshaus am Mandelring. The event attracted numerous art enthusiasts who seized the opportunity to admire some of Stolte's most significant works and learn more about his creative engagement with temporal aspects.

Fiete Stolte, who has exhibited at renowned international venues such as the Venice Biennale and the Centre Pompidou Metz, showcased a selection of his relevant artworks. During the artist talk, which began at 4 PM, he shared fascinating insights into his creative process and the concepts behind his works. Attendees were captivated by Stolte's profound explanations and the passion he brings to his art.

Together with his wife, Julia Stolte, and the Müller-Catoir winery, the afternoon became a delightful experience that combined art and enjoyment. Guests had the chance to engage in relaxed conversations and discuss the artist's works in a convivial atmosphere.

We would like to thank everyone who participated in this special event and look forward to future encounters in the realm of art and culture. Stay tuned for more exciting events and exhibitions!

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