About Philipp Kuhn
Based in Laumersheim, Pfalz, Weingut Philipp Kuhn traces its winegrowing roots in the village to the 17th century. Philipp Kuhn took over responsibility for the vineyards and cellar in 1992 at age 20, and was among the first graduates of the VDP talent programme (launched 2003) to be admitted as a full VDP member, in 2008. The estate's leading grape varieties are Riesling and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), with Chardonnay, Weißburgunder and other Burgundian varieties also grown on the limestone and calcareous-marl soils of Laumersheim, Großkarlbach and Dirmstein. Vineyards include the VDP.Grosse Lage sites Kirschgarten and Steinbuckel in Laumersheim and Burgweg in Großkarlbach. The estate has won the German Red Wine Prize ten times and the German Riesling Prize three times, and is EU organic and Fair'n Green certified.
Who Is This For?
For drinkers seeking precise, terroir-driven German Pinot Noir and Riesling from a VDP estate with a fast-rising reputation.
Wines of Philipp Kuhn
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Weingut Philipp Kuhn located?
- The estate is based in Laumersheim in the Pfalz region of Germany, with vineyards also in Großkarlbach and Dirmstein.
- Is Philipp Kuhn a VDP member?
- Yes. Philipp Kuhn was among the first graduates of the VDP talent programme (launched 2003) and was admitted as a full VDP member in 2008.
- What grape varieties is the estate known for?
- Riesling and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) are the leading varieties, grown on limestone and calcareous-marl soils, alongside Chardonnay, Weißburgunder and other Burgundian varieties.
- Should I not confuse this estate with Weingut Knipser?
- Correct — both estates are based in Laumersheim, Pfalz and are VDP members, but they are distinct, unrelated wineries. Weingut Knipser is run by the Knipser family and is known as a pioneer of barrique-aged red wine.
- What are the estate's top vineyard sites?
- Its VDP.Grosse Lage sites include Kirschgarten and Steinbuckel in Laumersheim and Burgweg in Großkarlbach.