Winemaker

Peter Baur

Discipline: Winemaker
Venue: Baur Weine · Winery

Portrait of Peter Baur

i. Biography

Peter Baur works as the winemaker at Baur Weine in Rafz, where the job is defined as much by proximity to customers as by work in the cellar.

The Essentials In 1988, while training as an oenologist, Baur started his own wine production. From there, Pinot Noir became the centre of his work, and the grape remains the clearest marker of his approach. His view of cultivation is stated without ornament: “These grape varieties mean, for us, the right step toward an ecological future. We see this as a contribution to cultivation that is as close to nature as possible.” That position points to a practical philosophy of vineyard work: close to the site, attentive to cultivation, and oriented toward the long term rather than short-term effect. The same attitude appears in the way Baur describes contact with customers. “Personal contact with our customers has also been used more intensively, but from a distance, with more phone calls.” The method changes, but the working relationship stays direct.

Signature

Peter's signature wines include Pinot Noir Grand Cru 2009, Pinot Noir Barrique 2015, and Cuvée Cabernet Jura & Deux Amies. Read together, they show a cellar language built on clarity and control, with each bottling named and shaped to carry a distinct identity. Pinot Noir Grand Cru 2009, Pinot Noir Barrique 2015, and Cuvée Cabernet Jura & Deux Amies are the wines most closely tied to his name.

In Their Words “These grape varieties mean, for us, the right step toward an ecological future. We see this as a contribution to cultivation that is as close to nature as possible.”

FAQ What is Peter Baur's current role? Peter Baur is Winemaker. What is Peter Baur known for? Pinot Noir. What recognition has Peter Baur received? Swiss Champion, Pinot Noir Grand Cru 2009 (2013).