Bercher

The Kaiserstuhl can justifiably claim to be the single best-known district of Baden, and the Bercher family has been at its center since the mid-eighteenth century: family records confirm that Franz Michael Bercher built the current gutshaus (manor house) and its vaulted cellar in 1756. Cousins Martin (vineyards) and Arne (cellar) are the tenth generation of the family to run this highly-reputed estate, one of several we represent that are members of the VDP. The volcanic soils and relatively warm climate of Burkheim give rise to a powerful, vibrant family of Pinot varieties of every color; we believe Bercher produces some of the most precisely drawn versions in southern Germany. Their stated ambition is that the wines should taste "like Kaiserstuhl," which at Bercher means soil-driven, structured for aging, and never too powerful for the table.

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Producer:	Bercher
Country:	Germany
Region:	Baden - Kaiserstuhl
Subregion:	Kaiserstuhl
City of Origin:	Burkheim
Owner Name:	Arne Bercher (winemaker) & Martin Bercher (winegrower)
Vineyard Size:	26 HA
Total Annual Production:	250,000 bottles

Property History:

Weingut Bercher is a family owned and operated winery whose family crest dates back to 1457. Based in the Kaiserstuhl village of Burkheim all the way in the south of Baden, the family looks back upon 10 generations of winemaking in the Winery built in 1756 by Franz Michael Bercher. Being one of the leading vintners of the area, Bercher carefully maintains the highest quality standards and produces wines with a noticeable volcanic soil imprint. The estate holds parcels in both Burkheim’s VDP.Erste Lage FEUERBERG and SCHLOSSGARTEN as well as the VDP.Grosse Lage FEUERBERG HASLEN, FEUERBERG KESSELBERG an SCHLOSSGARTEN VILLINGER. Located between the Rhine river and the Black Forest, Burkheim produces lush and mineralic wines that are ideal companions to go with a wide range of modern cuisine. Bercher produces mainly Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) and Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris). All the wines undergo extended lees-aging and have a wonderful aging potential. Weingut Bercher is a member of the VDP.