Brundlmayer Gruner Veltliner Kammerner Lamm 2019

Brundlmayer Gruner Veltliner Kammerner Lamm 2019

 

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Brundlmayer
Gruner Veltliner Kammerner Lamm 2019
  • Vintage : 2019
  • Country : Austria
  • Region : Kamptal
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  • Type : White
  • Style : Medium Bodied Aromatic Dry
  • Format : 75cl
  • Alcohol : 14,5°
  • Grappes : 100% Grüner Veltliner

Bründlmayer Grüner Veltliner Kammerner Lamm is a monumental expression of Austria’s signature grape, offering a rich, concentrated, and refined profile that transcends the typical lightness of Grüner Veltliner.

Experts Score Vintage
JS James Suckling 96 2019
RP Robert Parker 95+ 2019
W&S Wines & Spirits 95 2018
WE Wine Enthusiast 94 2018
More information on wine critics and ratings

Region and Vineyards

The Kammerner Lamm vineyard is located on the southeastern slope of the Heiligenstein mountain, one of the warmest and most prized vineyard sites in the Kamptal DAC. This unique microclimate ensures a long ripening period, enabling the grapes to achieve extraordinary levels of ripeness and concentration.

The vineyard soils consist of calcareous clay and loam, derived from underlying loess deposits, which contribute richness and texture to the wine. In the higher parts of the vineyard, closer to the Heiligenstein, siltstones and sandstones from the Zöbinger formation add minerality and subtle structure.

These conditions allow Grüner Veltliner to develop a weight and depth more typically associated with Burgundy varieties, making Kammerner Lamm one of the most prestigious sites for the grape.

Winemaking

The grapes for Grüner Veltliner Kammerner Lamm are hand-harvested in small cases at the end of October to ensure optimal ripeness. Only botrytis-free, fully ripe grapes are selected, preserving the wine’s clarity and precision.

The grapes undergo gentle handling, avoiding pumps, to prevent the extraction of harsh tannins or cloudy residues. They are lightly pressed with up to 2 hours of skin contact to enhance flavor and depth while maintaining freshness.

Fermentation occurs in 300-liter Austrian oak casks, some of which are new acacia barrels. The wine is then racked into larger 2,500-liter oak or acacia barrels, where it rests on its fine lees for 5 to 10 months, adding texture and complexity. Bottling takes place in July of the following year.

Tasting Notes

  • Color: Bright golden yellow with crystalline clarity.
  • Aroma: Complex and layered, featuring notes of hazelnut leaves, ripe apricots, and a touch of bergamot orange. Subtle hints of oak lend depth and elegance.
  • Palate: Broad and intense, with flavors of stone fruit, a fine touch of chocolate, and lingering oak tannins. Despite its richness and power, the wine remains refined, with finesse and minerality defining the long, lingering finish.

Did You Know?

The Kammerner Lamm site’s unique combination of calcareous clay and loess soils makes it one of the warmest and most sought-after vineyards in the Kamptal. The resulting wines are often described as Burgundian in style, with exceptional richness and age-worthiness.

Wine Pairing Ideas

  • Grilled veal with mushroom cream sauce: The wine’s richness and structure perfectly balance the creamy texture of the sauce.
  • Duck breast with orange glaze: Its complex aromas of apricot and bergamot complement the fruity-sweet glaze.
  • Roasted pork loin with herbs: The depth and finesse of the wine enhance the savory flavors of pork.
  • Asian cuisine: Pair with dishes like Thai curry or miso-marinated cod, where the wine’s weight and balance shine.

History of Bründlmayer

The Bründlmayer estate is a family-owned winery with roots that trace back several generations. Under the leadership of Willi Bründlmayer, who took over the reins in the 1980s, the estate rose to international prominence. Willi’s visionary approach, emphasizing sustainability and respect for the environment, transformed Bründlmayer into one of Austria’s most acclaimed producers.

Willi Bründlmayer pioneered innovative techniques, such as the introduction of the Lyra trellis system, which enhances the health and quality of the vines. This, coupled with his commitment to showcasing the unique terroir of Kamptal, positioned the winery as a global leader in single-vineyard expressions.

Today, the estate is managed by Willi Bründlmayer and his family, who continue to uphold its legacy of sustainability, precision winemaking, and elegance.

Region and Vineyards

The Bründlmayer vineyards are situated in the heart of the Kamptal DAC, one of Austria’s most celebrated wine regions, known for its exceptional conditions for white wines, particularly Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. The estate owns approximately 80 hectares of vines, planted on diverse soils ranging from loess and loam to primary rock (gneiss, mica-schist, and granite).

Among the estate’s iconic sites are:

  • Zöbinger Heiligenstein: Famous for its Permian desert sandstone soils, this vineyard is considered one of the best sites for Riesling in Austria, producing wines with remarkable minerality and finesse.
  • Kammerner Lamm: Known for its calcareous clay and loess soils, this vineyard produces powerful and structured Grüner Veltliner, with richness and aging potential.
  • Steinmassl: A high-altitude site with gneiss and mica-schist soils, yielding elegant, mineral-driven Rieslings with great precision.

The estate’s vineyards are farmed sustainably, with great attention to soil health, biodiversity, and minimal intervention, ensuring the best expression of the region’s unique terroir.

Wine Range of Bründlmayer

Bründlmayer produces a diverse range of wines that highlight the estate’s versatility and dedication to quality:

  • Single-Vineyard Rieslings: Wines like Zöbinger Heiligenstein and Steinmassl are celebrated for their purity, aromatic precision, and aging potential.
  • Grüner Veltliner: From the approachable Langenloiser to the rich and age-worthy Kammerner Lamm, Bründlmayer’s Grüner Veltliners showcase the varietal’s depth and versatility.
  • Sparkling Wines: Crafted using the traditional method, these wines reflect the estate’s innovation and attention to detail, offering vibrant acidity and finesse.
  • Chardonnay and Pinot Noir: Limited-production wines that highlight the estate’s ability to produce exceptional Burgundian-style wines in Austria.

Did You Know?

Bründlmayer was one of the first Austrian wineries to adopt the Lyra trellis system, where the vines are trained in a “Y” shape. This technique doubles the leaf canopy, promoting better ripening, reducing disease risk, and enhancing the overall quality of the grapes.

James Suckling (JS) : 96 Points (2019)
Intensly herbal, but also subtle with very interesting smoky and sweet vegetal (think snow pea and chickpea) notes. This is a powerful but graceful wine that has great, citrusy and mineral freshness running through it. Stunning finish that leaves no doubt. Great aging potential. Drink or hold.

Robert Parker (RP) : 95+ Points (2019)
The intensely yellow colored 2019 Ried Lamm 1ÖTW Kamptal Grüner Veltliner is deep, refined and pure on the very complex and intense nose that reveals a potpourri of aromas, including dried fruits, honey bread and flint stones. Pure, round, intense and salty on the palate, this a rich and powerful, tight and grippy Lamm that needs lots of time to start singing. Despite several tries in summer and autumn this year, I can't really articulate the true character of the 2019, which is quite ripe on the one hand but without the mineral, tension and vitality of the Käferberg or even the Langenloiser Alte Reben, yet there are some fights in the depth that probably need an outcome for a better performance. So for now, the finish is tight and almost a bit astringent and still doesn't sing or, at least, indicate anything but reasonable hope for a better future. Since the Lamm has never disappointed me (and is definitely the most complex of the GVs from this domaine), I am full of respect but have to conclude that this Lamm seems to be in a phase that doesn't show the best virtues of the 2019 yet. 13% alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted between June and October 2021.

Wines & Spirits (W&S) : 95 Points (2018)
Ried Lamm sits at the far eastern edge of the Heiligenstein vineyard, a warm spot with deep soils of chalky clay and loess. In 2018, the Bründlmayers harvested their parcel at the end of October, when the grapes were very ripe yet still free of botrytis; they then fermented the juice in 300-liter casks (mostly Austrian oak, with some new acacia barrels), leaving it on the fine lees until the following summer. Right now, the oak is the first thing that reads in the wine, a rich, deep scent of freshly sawed wood. But give it a few hours open, and the oak subsides, revealing a delicious mix of smoky lees, browned butter and lemon supported by a firm mineral base. It’s a huge wine, Burgundian in its leesy, wood-driven character, grüner in its soil-driven texture and flavors, and absolutely delicious when taken all together.

Wine Enthusiast (WE) : 94 Points (2018)
Smoky nuttiness on the nose comes with just a glint of reduction. The palate then sweeps in with the juicy ripe fruit of redcheeked Mirabelle plums on a mellow palate that is given structure backbone by oak. This is full-on in every respect, a big, bold, fruity but structured mouthful that shimmers with peppery spice.

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