The Gimmeldinger Schild vineyard is a stand-alone gem within the Biengarten in Gimmeldingen – geologically and stylistically clearly differentiated and historically deeply rooted. Nestled between the upper and lower parts of the Biengarten, the “Schild” lies like a natural bastion on a limestone reef. The plot is terraced and strikingly demarcated by a ten-meter-high embankment at the bottom and a road at the top. Even from a distance, its structure stands out visibly from the extensively cleared neighboring sites.

The south-east exposure and the protective terracing favor a particularly balanced microclimate: the morning sun provides early warmth, while the stone walls release stored heat at night. Combined with the slope of around 20%, this creates excellent conditions for demanding Burgundy grape varieties.

Only Pinot Noir grows in the Schild. The original planting dates back to 2011, and some of the vines were re-grafted in 2021. The wine is accordingly precise, multi-layered and chalky-mineral in character – with pressure, finesse and a characteristic ripeness.

Even in the 1930s, the wines produced in the Schild were considered the best and most expensive of the traditional Joh. Fried. Reis (later Kurt Mugler) and were on a par with the great vineyards of the neighboring communities in terms of price. The attempt to have the site officially registered in 1971 only failed due to the zeitgeist of the time and the small area – not because of the quality. Since 2023, the wine from the shield has carried the VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS® label.