Weingut Maximin Grünhaus

Weingut Maximin Grünhaus ranks among Germany’s most historic and illustrious wine estates. Its viticultural origins reach back to Roman antiquity, and the property was first documented in 966 AD as part of the Benedictine Abbey of St. Maximin in Trier. Since 1882, the estate has been owned by the von Schubert family, who today guide it in the fifth generation with deep passion and reverence for tradition.

Situated in the idyllic village of Mertesdorf along the Ruwer, a tributary valley of the Mosel, the estate’s vineyards sweep up steep, south-facing slopes that capture optimal sunlight for slow, even ripening. Maximin Grünhaus is famed above all for its three contiguous monopole vineyards—Abtsberg, Herrenberg, and Bruderberg—each wholly owned by the estate. Their distinct soils of red and blue Devonian slate impart an unmistakable mineral signature and extraordinary depth to every bottling.

Riesling is the undisputed heart of the estate, accounting for roughly 90 percent of the vineyard area, complemented by select parcels of Pinot Blanc (Weißburgunder) and Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder). Viticulture is practised sustainably and in close harmony with nature, featuring cover crops between the rows and minimal intervention in the natural ecosystem. Fermentations frequently occur spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, followed by gentle maturation in traditional oak Fuder casks—many coopered from timber harvested in the family’s own forests. This synthesis of heritage, ecological stewardship, and artisanal precision defines the unmistakable Maximin Grünhaus style.

The wines of Maximin Grünhaus are celebrated for their crystalline fruit, filigreed acidity, and chiselled slate minerality. Uniting effortless elegance with profound depth, they prove that great Ruwer Riesling is at once exhilarating in youth and capable of ageing gracefully for decades. From bone-dry estate and Grosses Gewächs bottlings to noble sweet Auslese, every wine faithfully mirrors its origin and the philosophy of the house.

Today, the estate is led by Maximin von Schubert, who combines his family’s centuries-old values with contemporary precision and global vision. Under his stewardship, Maximin Grünhaus shines as a beacon of history, character, and supreme quality—an enduring symbol of the heritage and future of fine German Riesling.