Reichsrat Von Buhl was founded in 1849 by Franz Peter Buhl and quickly became well-known for its Rieslings. Both Felix Mendelssohn and Otto von Bismarck had a taste for the estate’s wines. After being leased to a Japanese businessman for some years, the 125-acre estate is once again German-owned. It is run by managing director Richard Grosche and Mathieu Kauffmann is winemaker. Reichsrat Von Buhl makes wines as a negociant and, for its estate wines, under its own weingut label. The estate is organic and grows primarily Riesling and Pinot Noir. It also well-known for its sparkling wines.