Highly rated in the A la Carte Wine Guide

We are delighted with the outstanding ratings in the new A la Carte Wine Guide 2026. Our Leithaberg wines once again impressed the jury and received multiple awards ranging from 92 to 95 points.

We are particularly pleased with the high ratings for our Blaufränkisch and Chardonnay single-vineyard wines, which embody terroir, precision, and great aging potential. These ratings confirm that we are on the right track: uncompromising manual labor in the vineyard, a hands-off approach in the cellar, and a clear focus on authentically expressing the character of the limestone and slate soils around the Leithaberg.

A heartfelt thank you to the A la Carte team for the recognition.

An overview of all tasting notes:

95 Blaufränkisch Ried Reisbühl Leithaberg DAC 2022
Youthful color, inviting berry fruit, cherry, cranberry, nougat, cocoa; full-bodied, dense, and well-balanced on the palate; fine tannins; long finish; notes of blackcurrant and kumquat in the aftertaste; aging potential.

95 Chardonnay Ried Tatschler Leithaberg DAC 2023
Youthful color, intense, complex bouquet, a hint of reduction; opens up with air to reveal quince, citrus zest, caramel, and almonds; opulent attack, firm, tightly woven structure, fine tannins, grapefruit and kumquat on the finish; shows potential.

94+ Chardonnay Ried Katterstein Leithaberg DAC 2023
Youthful color, complex bouquet, candied orange, almonds, nutty spice, full-bodied, dense and firm, fine, tightly woven tannins on the finish, lime and a delicate creaminess in the aftertaste, aging potential.

94 Blaufränkisch Ried Föllikberg Leithaberg DAC 2022
Youthful color, pronounced aroma, cranberry, verbena, marzipan, blueberry, full-bodied, balanced texture, fine-grained tannins, long-lasting, with notes of apricot and lingonberry in the finish.

93+ Chardonnay Lagenwerk Leithaberg DAC 2023
Youthful color, pronounced notes of ripe stone fruit, yellow peach, melon, sponge cake, and grapefruit; full-bodied, dense, with a balanced structure, fine tannins, a fruity finish, and a long-lasting aftertaste.

92+ Chardonnay Kalk & Schiefer Leithaberg DAC 2023
Youthful color, inviting fruit notes, mandarin, candied orange, yellow apple, full-bodied wine, harmonious mouthfeel, fruity finish, delicate smoothness on the palate, long finish.

92 Weissburgunder Alte Reben Leithaberg DAC 2024
Light color, youthful fruit notes, nectarine, quince, physalis, full-bodied, dense and firm structure, tightly woven finish, long finish.