German
The term “Burgundian” is often thrown around very quickly in the wine world, even though people usually don’t know exactly what it means. At the Jülg Winery, however, “Burgundian” fits very well—and not just because half of the vineyards are located in France and the majority of the grape varieties are of Burgundian origin. For us, the Jülg style combines the finesse of French clones with the region’s limestone-rich soil, supported by skillful yet decidedly bold use of oak. This is especially true for wines starting with the village wines, where small oak barrels are used and the focus is more on concentration and richness. The estate wines bearing the “Kalk” name, on the other hand, we would describe as more typical of the Palatinate, because whether it’s Riesling, Pinot Blanc, or Pinot Noir, they’re crisper and more light-footed here. The wines are aged in large oak barrels and, in some cases, in stainless steel tanks; they reflect the crumbly limestone and embody the Palatinate’s joy of drinking. Johannes recently launched the “Par Les Deux” project with his best friend, Peter Klein. In this line—which translates to “by the two of them”—they combine their shared passion for high-quality Burgundies with the unique terroir of the Ilbesheimer Kalmit vineyard, which is characterized by soils rich in land snail limestone and cooler temperatures compared to the Schweigen vineyards.
Weingut Jülg
Hauptstraße 1
76889 Schweigen, Germany
Phone +49 6342 919090
Winery size 25 ha
Member of VDP
As a young, ambitious winemaker, Johannes consistently seized the opportunities that had not been available to his father, Werner: He left his parents’ winery and spent seven years training and working at top wineries in the Palatinate, Rheinhessen (including Klaus-Peter Keller’s), the Nahe, the Moselle, and the Ahr. He finally put the finishing touches on his passion for Pinot Noir in Burgundy (Domaine des Lambrays). In viticulture, one must think in terms of generations. Today, Johannes benefits from the foresight of his grandfather Oskar, who planted Burgundy grapevines as early as the 1960s—vines that produce smaller but more flavorful grapes. Today, these vines are just the right age, have deep roots, and form the foundation for great wines. And so, recognition in the trade press was not long in coming, such as “Rising Star of the Year 2020” in the Vinum Wine Guide or “Collection of the Year 2025” at the Meininger Red Wine Awards. As early as 2021, the winery earned its well-deserved admission to the VDP.Hauptstraße 1
76889 Schweigen, Germany
Phone +49 6342 919090
Winery size 25 ha
Member of VDP
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