The story of PAULS Winery is one of returning to one’s roots. Paul Zahlen’s grandparents, René and Emily, spent their lives working in the vineyards. While they supplied their grapes to a cooperative, Paul has taken the family tradition a step further by cultivating his own vineyards and producing his own wines and Crémants.
His passion for viticulture developed while working at Luxembourg’s Wine Institute. In 2020, he fulfilled his dream by acquiring his first Rivaner and Gewürztraminer vineyards in the Schengen and Remerschen area. Since then, the winery has grown steadily. Today, Paul cultivates varieties including Riesling, Auxerrois, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and several types of Pinot Noir.
Healthy soils and naturally balanced vines are at the heart of his work. Paul avoids chemical fertilisers and relies on biological plant protection methods. Resistant PIWI grape varieties also form part of his sustainable approach.
For him, responsibility towards nature does not end in the vineyard. Plastic use is kept to a minimum, bottles are produced without capsules, and recyclable or biodegradable materials are used wherever possible.
Paul is supported by his family and experienced partners. His friend Jeff Konsbrück of JK Winery assists him with his expertise in the cellar, while Paul’s father regularly helps in the vineyards.
PAULS Winery represents a new generation of Luxembourg winemaking: rooted in tradition, independent and responsible, with deep respect for nature and the ambition to carry the family heritage forward in a modern way.
