Weingut Geheimer Rat Dr. Bassermann-Jordan

What Weingut Geheimer Rat Dr. Bassermann-Jordan does

Weingut Geheimer Rat Dr. Bassermann-Jordan is a privately held German wine producer (GmbH) headquartered in Deidesheim in the Pfalz region, founded in 1718 by Pierre Jordan. It operates three consolidated estates — Bassermann-Jordan, Reichsrat von Buhl (acquired 2005), and von Winning (acquired 2007) — under the 2002 ownership of Achim Niederberger, with current operational leadership held by Jana Hüftlein-Seeger and Nazmiye Uzun since 2013. The company is a member of the VDP (Verband der Prädikatsweingüter) and the ECOVIN organic producers' association, and holds EU-Bio certification.

The core product is a nine-tier VDP-classified wine portfolio — Gutswein, Ortswein, Erste Lage, Grosse Lage, Spezialitäten, Sekt, Rebsortenlinie, Süßweine, and Alkoholfrei — sourced from premier Pfalz vineyard sites in Deidesheim, Forst, and Ruppertsberg, including Kirchenstück, Jesuitengarten, Hohenmorgen, and Pechstein. Production uses ecological and organic viticulture with natural cellar techniques (concrete eggs, wooden barrels, terracotta amphorae). The company also operates a Vinothek (wine boutique) at its Kirchgasse 10 headquarters, a private e-commerce shop at shop.bassermann-jordan.de, and hosts events such as the annual GG-Präsentation and private guided tastings of historic cellars for groups of six or more.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through direct-to-consumer channels: e-commerce, walk-in Vinothek sales, event ticket and tasting fees, and an export arm managed by a dedicated export manager. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs seeking terroir-driven German wines, and wine tourism visitors seeking heritage cellar experiences. Distribution is domestic-led with international export via direct sales. The company has no disclosed external investors, no parent company, and no subsidiaries; strategic growth has historically been driven by M&A and DTC infrastructure rather than by external funding.

Name

Weingut Geheimer Rat Dr. Bassermann-Jordan

Legal name

Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan GmbH

Website

https://bassermann-jordan.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1718

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Weingut Geheimer Rat Dr. Bassermann-Jordan is a 300-year-old VDP-classified Pfalz wine estate producing premium organic wines from premier Deidesheim, Forst, and Ruppertsberg vineyards, selling directly to consumers via its own e-commerce shop, on-site Vinothek, tasting events, and international export.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium German Wines

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Wineries (312130), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Producer-Owned Retail & Bottle Shops (On-site) (THAFALAL), Fine Wine & Luxury Spirits Retail (CRANABAE), Organic Vineyard & Wine Grape Farming (AFAGAKAI)

Keywords

• Pfalz wines
• VDP classified wines
• Organic Riesling
• German sparkling wine
• Wine tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Deidesheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of wines through proprietary e-commerce platform and physical Vinothek (wine boutique) location in Deidesheim
2. Wine Events and Tastings: Revenue from hosted events such as GG-Präsentation, private wine tastings with cellar tours, and group bookings (minimum 6 persons)

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Weingut Geheimer Rat Dr. Bassermann-Jordan produces and sells VDP-classified Pfalz wines from estate-owned vineyards in Deidesheim, Forst, and Ruppertsberg, organized across nine product lines (VDP.Gutswein, VDP.Ortswein, VDP.Erste Lage, VDP.Grosse Lage, Spezialitäten, Sekt, Rebsortenlinie, Süßweine, Alkoholfrei). The winery sells directly to consumers via its own e-commerce shop and on-site Vinothek, complemented by private tastings with historic cellar tours and international export wholesale.

Product overview

Weingut Geheimer Rat Dr. Bassermann-Jordan is a traditional Pfalz wine estate founded in 1718, producing a comprehensive portfolio of VDP-classified wines. The offering is organized as a multi-tiered portfolio spanning nine distinct wine lines: VDP.Gutswein (entry-level estate wine), VDP.Ortswein (village wines), VDP.Erste Lage (premier cru), VDP.Grosse Lage (grand cru), Spezialitäten (specialty/innovative wines), Sekt (sparkling wines), Rebsortenlinie (varietal wines), Süßweine (sweet wines), and Alkoholfrei (alcohol-free wines). The estate also operates a Vinothek (wine shop/tasting room) for direct sales and experiences. All wines are sourced from first-class vineyards in Deidesheim, Forst, and Ruppertsberg including renowned sites like Kirchenstück, Jesuitengarten, Hohenmorgen, and Pechstein.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VDP.Grosse Lage: Premium wines from world-famous vineyards with the highest qualitative standards, reflecting the unique character of the site, soil, and generations of winemaking expertise.
• VDP.Erste Lage
• VDP.Ortswein
• VDP.Gutswein
• Spezialitäten
• Sekt
• Rebsortenlinie
• Süßweine
• Alkoholfrei

Products and services

• VDP.Gutswein Entry-level VDP-classified estate wine representing the house style, sourced from the estate's vineyards in the Pfalz region. Targeted at consumers seeking premium baseline quality VDP wines.
• VDP.Ortswein Village wines from Deidesheim, Forst, and Ruppertsberg expressing the character of their specific village and terroir. Targeted at wine enthusiasts seeking terroir-expressive Pfalz wines.
• VDP.Erste Lage Premier cru wines from outstanding VDP-classified vineyard sites including Kirchenstück, Jesuitengarten, Hohenmorgen, and Pechstein. Targeted at collectors and connoisseurs.
• VDP.Grosse Lage Grand cru wines from the estate's finest vineyard sites, representing the pinnacle of the estate's winemaking with exceptional terroir expression. Targeted at premium collectors and connoisseurs.
• Spezialitäten Specialty wines bridging classic and modern winemaking styles, including experimental and innovative expressions. Targeted at adventurous wine enthusiasts.
• Sekt Sparkling wines produced using traditional method, offering premium German Sekt options. Targeted at consumers seeking premium German sparkling wine.
• Rebsortenlinie Varietal wines focusing on single grape varieties, emphasizing fruit-forward and aromatic characteristics. Targeted at consumers seeking clearly identified varietal wines.
• Süßweine Sweet wines including selections affected by noble rot (Edelfäule), harvested at optimal ripeness. Targeted at consumers seeking premium dessert wines.
• Alkoholfrei Alcohol-free wine options expanding accessibility to non-drinking consumers. Targeted at health-conscious consumers and designated drivers.
• Vinothek visit and private wine tastings On-site wine boutique and tasting room at the Deidesheim estate offering wine consultations, private tastings with historic cellar tours, and group bookings (6+ persons). Targeted at wine tourists and group visitors.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ECOVINcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest association of ecologically working wineries in Germany. Bassermann-Jordan is a member and identifies with species protection and respect for nature.
• VDP (Verband der Prädikatsweingüter)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite association of German quality wine estates. Wineries are classified under the VDP quality pyramid system.
• EU Agricultural Fund (EGFL/ELER)minorOthersCo-financed by EU and German federal/regional government for agricultural development. Funded equipment including Scharfenberger grape press EP2-150, basket press EV12, feed pump TMP-F-1000-100, and eccentric screw pump VarioControl VC120.
• Landwirtschaftskammer Rheinland-PfalzminorOthersAgricultural chamber of Rhineland-Palatinate; Bassermann-Jordan belongs to this regulatory body.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Weingut Dönnhoff: Premier VDP estate from the Nahe region renowned for terroir-driven Riesling across Großes Gewächs sites. Comparable as a German VDP specialist competing for the same premium Riesling consumer and export market.
• Weingut Wittmann: VDP Rheinhessen estate recognized for top-tier Riesling and VDP.Grosse Lage wines, with a strong organic/biodynamic profile (member of Ecovin/VDP). Comparable as a VDP and organic-certified German fine-wine estate.
• Weingut Dr. Loosen: Iconic VDP Mosel Riesling producer with comparable tiered portfolio (Erdener Treppchen, Wehlener Sonnenuhr) and global distribution. Comparable as a top-tier German VDP Riesling specialist with strong international brand recognition.
• Weingut von Winning: Third winery in the Niederberger-owned group, formerly the Deinhard estate that was split from the original Jordan holdings in 1848. Direct VDP Pfalz peer with overlapping vineyard terroir.
• Weingut Markus Molitor: Mosel-based VDP producer with an extensive Grosse Lage/Erste Lage portfolio covering Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. Comparable as a similarly tiered, multi-site German VDP fine-wine estate.
• Weingut Keller: Highly regarded VDP Rheinhessen estate producing premium dry Rieslings and Pinot Noirs from Grosse Lage sites. Comparable as a top German VDP fine-wine estate with comparable price positioning and limited production.
• Weingut Reichsrat von Buhl: Sister winery also owned by Achim Niederberger in the Pfalz region; a VDP member producing Riesling from shared heritage sites. Operates as a directly comparable Pfalz VDP estate alongside Bassermann-Jordan.

Regional players

• Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz: VDP member and organic-certified (Ecovin) estate in the Pfalz/Südliche Weinstraße producing terroir-driven Riesling and Pinot varieties. Direct regional peer operating in the same Pfalz geography.
• Weingut A. Christmann: VDP Pfalz estate producing Riesling and Pinot Noir from Grosse Lage sites in the Pfalz region with similar biodynamic/organic principles. Comparable as a fellow VDP Pfalz producer targeting the same domestic and export customers.

Broad incumbents

• Schloss Vollrads: Historic VDP Rheingau estate with a similar centuries-old heritage and a single-estate Riesling focus. Comparable as a long-established VDP fine-wine estate leveraging heritage for premium positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bassermannjordan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dr.-bassermann-jordan-geheimer-rat-weingut

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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