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Claus Burmeister
Winemaker
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i. Biography
Claus Burmeister’s work sits at the point where cellar practice and estate stewardship meet. At Weingut Heitlinger in Östringen-Tiefenbach, Baden, Germany, he is responsible for winemaking; at Heitlinger & Burg Ravensburg GmbH, he also serves as Managing Director. That combination places him in both the making and the running of the business, with decisions about wine and operations tied to the same estate framework. His connection to Burg Ravensburg is not incidental. Growing up on the estate gave Claus Burmeister an early familiarity with the land and the property that now anchors his professional life. In a trade shaped by place and continuity, that kind of proximity matters: it means the work is not approached from the outside, but from within a setting already known over time.
The Path
Claus Burmeister’s current titles point to a dual remit: Managing Director of Heitlinger & Burg Ravensburg GmbH and CEO of Weingüter Heitlinger & Burg Ravensburg GmbH. For an artisan role, that means the job extends beyond the cellar. The same hand that follows the wines also helps direct the structure around them, linking production with oversight. That continuity with Burg Ravensburg gives his path its shape. Because he grew up on the estate, the terrain behind the title is already part of his history. The result is a career defined less by distance covered than by responsibility taken up within a place that has remained central to his working life.
The Work Today
Today, Claus Burmeister’s work is centered on winemaking at Weingut Heitlinger in Baden. The role places him close to the wines themselves, while his position as Managing Director at Heitlinger & Burg Ravensburg GmbH keeps him engaged with the wider business. It is a combined brief: one part craft, one part governance, both tied to the same estate. That pairing is what defines his present practice. Winemaking at Weingut Heitlinger does not stand apart from leadership; it operates alongside it. In Burmeister’s case, the estate names are not just labels on a letterhead. They mark the two sides of a role built around making wine and carrying the responsibility for how the operation moves as a whole.
Recognition
Claus Burmeister has received HENRI's Wine Guide / Winery Manager of the Year.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Claus
How did Claus Burmeister get started?
He grew up on the Burg Ravensburg estate, which placed him close to the property long before he took on senior leadership roles.
What is Claus Burmeister best known for today?
He is best known as the winemaker at Weingut Heitlinger and for his leadership role at Heitlinger & Burg Ravensburg GmbH.
