Es muss nicht immer Champagner sein

16

von Werner Elflein am 21. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 21. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Slightly grey shimmering, greenish straw yellow. Fine perlage. Mineral, puristic apple-citrus scent with subtle hints of vanilla in the background. Fine mousseux in the mouth, on the one hand gripping, on the other hand very well balanced. Excellent length. Needs a little air.

16,5

von Werner Elflein am 21. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 21. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

100% Pinot noir. Light salmon pink. Extremely fine perlage. In the nose delicate red berry fruit aromas and scent of elderflower and pear. Elegant and light on the palate, literally floating. Fruity and with playful carbonic acid. Ethereal notes in the finish. Very good length. Delicate aftertaste.

16

von Werner Elflein am 1. Mai 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16

von Werner Elflein am 1. Mai 2021 verdeckt verkostet

Disgorged in October 2020. White gold to gold. Fine, relatively fast rising bubbles. Restrained nose with yellow fruit hints and toast. Discernible malolactic fermentation. Slightly creamy in the mouth, with fine mousseux. Elegant and unpretentious, rather a representative of quiet tones. Very long.

18

von Werner Elflein am 8. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

18

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 8. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Straw to golden yellow. Extremely fine perlage. Clear autolysis with complex aromas of toast, soy sauce, iodine and dried plum. Noticeable malolactic fermentation of the base wine. Good mousseux, very complex with the well interwoven aromas already perceptible in the nose. Excellent length. A little sweet cherry on the finish.

15,5

von Werner Elflein am 13. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 14. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Pale yellow. Fine, quickly rising bubbles. Varietal, rather fine, discreet, yet expressive aroma of the muscat grape. Vertical aroma with slender fruit flavours and distinct vanilla in the finish. Very good length.

17

von Werner Elflein am 3. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

17

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 3. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

100% Pinot noir, disgorged in December 2019. Intense salmon pink. Very fine, quickly rising perlage. Pinot-typical bouquet of elderberry with delicate bitter almond notes and multi-layered aromas of white chocolate, vanilla and oriental spices. Distinctive and complex, built on solid foundations. Penetrates to the last corner of the mouth. Excellent length.

16,5

von Werner Elflein am 1. Mai 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 1. Mai 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Cuvée of 62% Pinot noir, 30% Pinot blanc and 8% Pinot gris, disgorged in December 2020. Light copper yellow. Fine, slowly rising bubbles. Slightly oxidative aroma of quince, yellow apple, dried apricot and smoked bacon. With air also some orange. Fine mousseux. On the tongue again yellow apple and quince, but also some walnut. Very good length.

17,5

von Werner Elflein am 30. März 2021 verdeckt verkostet

17,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 30. März 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Disgorged in January 2020. Golden yellow. Fine perlage. Yellow fruity aromas on the nose, including highly ripe gooseberry. Creamy fruitiness and silky elegance at the same time. Glides lightly over the tongue. A little strawberry on the finish. Finish marked by salty notes. Very long.

17

von Werner Elflein am 8. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

17

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 8. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Bright golden yellow. Very fine, slowly rising pearls. Changes with increasing aeration like a chameleon in front of different colour backgrounds. Initially, there is a clear autolysis touch with aromas of toast and brioche in the foreground, which is only subtly underpinned by yellow fruity accents. Later, it is more of a wood spice that emerges on the nose and, in combination with more pronounced fruit and menthol, is reminiscent of a New World Chardonnay. At first, the palate is more horizontal than vertical, but after about two to three hours, the wine takes on more depth. Overall, with a strong presence on the palate, creaminess and good mousseux. Strawberry in the finish. Very long.

16

von Werner Elflein am 29. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 29. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

100% Pinot blanc. Disgorged in September 2020. Bright golden yellow. Many, quickly rising bubbles. Yeasty, delicately oxidative nose with faint scents of yellow apple and tropical touch. On the tongue with lively carbonic acidity and very good length. Champagne style.

17

von Werner Elflein am 31. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

17

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 31. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Salmon pink. Extremely fine, slowly rising perlage. Red berry, intense Pinot nose with the scent of cranberry. Elegant, in an idiosyncratic style, delicately foaming and beyond that even with a discreet creaminess on the palate. Structure mediating tannin component. Ethereal notes in the very long finish. Remains in memory.

17

von Werner Elflein am 26. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

17

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 26. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Salmon pink. Very fine perlage. Complex aroma with subtle hints of jelly cherry, pickled strawberry and smoked bacon, but primarily characterised by roasted coffee beans. Well foaming on the tongue, again with the roasted aroma already perceptible in the nose. Enormous length and persistence. A sparkling wine that stands out from the crowd and impresses with individuality and class.

16

von Werner Elflein am 19. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 19. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Straw yellow. Very fine perlage. Yeasty scent of yellow citrus fruits and quince. Consistent and straightforward, focused and unadorned. Very tart. Excellent length.

15

von Werner Elflein am 2. Mai 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 2. Mai 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Cuvée of 50% each Riesling and Traminer. Pale yellow. Very fine, fast rising bubbles. Closed nose with fine lychee scent and subtle hints of light berries, pear and yellow apple. Good mousseux. On the tongue dominated by mint, alongside again the aromas typical of Traminer and some vanilla. Delicate sweetness. Very long.

17,5

von Werner Elflein am 4. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

17,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 4. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Light, slightly white-golden lemon yellow. Very fine perlage. Delicate yeasty fragrance. Highly complex bouquet with aromas of wild strawberry, citrus, elderberry, lilac blossom, white chocolate, vanilla and nougat. Finely foaming on the palate, suggesting a longer yeast ageing than actually present. Melon fruity fullness, elegant and in style definitely reminiscent of a high-class champagne. Shows a good tension. Excellent length.

16

von Werner Elflein am 9. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 9. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Bright straw yellow. Quickly rising perlage. Complex aromas of smoked bacon, gooseberry, white currant, yellow stone fruit and tropical fruit on the nose. Hints of red berries. Delicately creamy in the mouth, foaming finely on the tongue, green herbs, slight bitterness, very good length. An excellent accompaniment to food.

16

von Werner Elflein am 31. März 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 1. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Disgorged in December 2020. Lemon yellow. Quickly rising bubbles. Scent of elderberry, partly as a blossom, partly as a berry, and some grapefruit and strawberry. Initially a little coarse carbonic acid, but then impresses with its balanced aroma and good sparkling wine character. Very long.

15,5

von Werner Elflein am 14. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 14. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Bright straw yellow. Quickly rising, fine perlage. Yeasty scent of star fruit and orange. Also in the mouth with yeasty notes. Fine foaming, fruity hints, delicate vanilla note in the finish. Very good length.

15

von Werner Elflein am 7. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 7. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Grapes from the 2016 vintage, disgorged on 1. November 2020. Greenish yellow. Quickly rising perlage. In the nose aromas of pear and green herbs, among others woodruff. Puristic Riesling sparkling wine. Foaming well on the tongue. Steely acidity, vertical orientation, very good length.

16,5

von Werner Elflein am 27. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

17

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 27. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Disgorged on 21. December 2020. Straw to golden yellow. Very fine, quickly rising bubbles. In the nose a hint of yeast and brioche. Animating, definitely a little sweetish scent of strawberry, wild mushrooms, flint and green herbs, especially mint. Elegant and fine, continues the aromas described at the beginning. A little bit salty. Very long, with a fine tart finish, also with some vanilla in the aftertaste.

15,5

von Werner Elflein am 1. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 2. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Rose gold. Very fine bubbles. Red berry, delicately fruity nose of raspberry, strawberry, sweet cherry and plum. Also some peach and green tea. Fruity and foaming on the tongue with good acidity. Slight bitter note with hints of bitter almond. Very good length and persistence. Needs mandatory air.

16,5

von Werner Elflein am 21. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 21. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Delicate salmon pink. Fine, quickly rising perlage. Initially smells of red and green apple, then after a few minutes in the air increasingly complex with a rich aroma of quince and cassis, later also of bergamot and ginger. On the tongue with a delicate yeasty note, floral-vegetable component, ripe acidity and very good length.

17

von Werner Elflein am 21. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

17

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 21. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Golden yellow. Fine perlage. Yeasty, restrained brioche aroma with delicate Riesling fruit. For all its purism, very balanced and on the tongue with aromas of grapefruit and fine nuances of green-red apple. In the finish also some melon. Very long and persistent.

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smell and taste of aromatic compounds caused by cork (vulgo “cork taste”)

von Werner Elflein am 14. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

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smell and taste of aromatic compounds caused by cork (vulgo “cork taste”)

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 14. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

16

von Werner Elflein am 7. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 7. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

“Versektet in Flörsheim-Dalsheim” (Made to sparkling wine in Flörsheim-Dalsheim) is the meaningful note on the label. White golden straw yellow. Fine, quickly rising bubbles. Straightforward aroma of yellow lemon with a hint of Moroccan mint. Dry in the mouth, quite puristic in appearance. Very good length. Vegetal notes in the finish. Immediately recognisable as a Rheingau Riesling in our blind tasting.

15

von Werner Elflein am 8. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 8. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Golden yellow. Fine perlage. In the nose, iridescent. At times the fruit of a ripe pear appears, then again liquorice takes up almost the entire perceptible space. Also hints of walnut. On the palate, a typical vintage representative with rather little fruit, but creamy substance. Sustained and with very good length.

16

von Werner Elflein am 14. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 14. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Straw to golden yellow. Extremely fine perlage. It seems as if the bubbles rose individually and at a precisely defined distance from the mousse point. On the nose, clear smoky notes and vegetal aromas of white cabbage and horseradish. The overall composition is indeed strikingly reminiscent of Franconian smoked sausages with horseradish. In the mouth, the 1992 Réserve definitely shows vintage typicity. Undoubtedly not an outstanding basic wine, but in an amazingly good and stable condition due to the decades of yeast storage. Very good length. Polarising, even in the four-eye review without a real consensus among the tasters. Against this background, we therefore see our rating as a concession decision.

14,5

von Werner Elflein am 7. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 8. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Disgorged in December 2020. Amber yellow. Delicate, almost fragile perlage with very small bubbles that slowly rise. Aromas marked by the tertiary maturity of the base wine. Little fruitiness, very puristic, some green herbs and celery, salty notes that intensify when combined with food. Slight tinge of geranium. Good length. Although the perlage decreases with time, the sparkling wine takes an amazing development and presents itself much stronger on the second day. For lovers of old wines and Japanese sushi cuisine who like to experiment.

17,5

von Werner Elflein am 28. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

17

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 28. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Disgorged in December 2020. Bright amber yellow. Fine perlage. Under the influence of air, an iridescent scent of dried fruits, especially pear and various stone fruits, plum liqueur, walnut and keta caviar. On the tongue with good freshness and at the same time age-appropriate development and vintage-typical expression of the wine. Fine foaming. Salty. Excellent length. Undoubtedly a special taste experience.

15

von Werner Elflein am 16. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 17. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Light white gold. Fine perlage. Fruity, rich bouquet of apple, lemon, strawberry, elderflower, pear, pineapple with tropical hints. As in the nose also very expansive in the mouth, but due to the clearly perceptible sweetness the sparkling wine cuvée loses some of its precision. Very good length.

14

von Werner Elflein am 2. Mai 2021 verdeckt verkostet

14

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 2. Mai 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Lemon yellow. Very fine beads. On the nose aromas of cooked pear, pear jam and walnut. Fine mousseux. On the tongue again jam, marked and not entirely harmonious sweetness. Very long.

16,5

von Werner Elflein am 29. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 29. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Cuvée from the Auggener vineyards Schäf and Letten, disgorged in December 2020. Light golden yellow. Fine perlage. Yeasty, oxidative aroma of yellow and partly green apple. Good mousseux, vibrant and fine-nerved acidity. Some oak and white chocolate on the tongue. Discreet vanilla note on the finish. Very long.

16,5

von Werner Elflein am 1. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 2. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Pinot noir-Chardonnay cuvée from the Auggen single vineyards Schäf and Letten, disgorged in December 2020. Salmon pink. Medium-fine perlage. In the nose with a wide aroma spectrum of cherry, elderflower and berry, but also with yellow fruity parts. Delicate ethereal note. In the mouth, even a little passion fruit and apricot, oscillating between classic rosé and white wine character – due to the Chardonnay share also recognisable in the blind tasting. Good acid foundation. Very long.

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smell and taste of aromatic compounds caused by cork (vulgo “cork taste”)

von Werner Elflein am 21. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

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smell and taste of aromatic compounds caused by cork (vulgo “cork taste”)

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 21. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

18

von Werner Elflein am 27. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

18

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 27. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Disgorged on 10. August 2020. Straw yellow. Very fine perlage that rises quickly. Extensive aromas of yeast and brioche on the nose. Also a little vanilla. With air contact also herbaceous notes of mint, nettle and sorrel. In the mouth with fine foam, great complexity and at the same time a certain compactness. A little bit salty. Ripe yet tense acidity, reminiscent of a still partially green wild strawberry. Grapefruit and citrus in the enormously long finish.

14

von Werner Elflein am 14. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

14

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 14. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Light straw yellow. Very fine, slowly rising perlage. Yeasty aroma of citrus and flint. Clear sparkling wine character, again with a pronounced citrus note. Slight bitterness, elderberry in the finish, good length.

13

von Werner Elflein am 16. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

13

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 17. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Pale golden copper rosé. At the beginning quickly rising perlage, but calms down after a while. Oxidative, rather closed aroma with discreet yellow fruity nuances. Also primarily characterised by oxidative notes in the mouth. Some liquorice in the finish. Medium length.

15

von Werner Elflein am 26. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 26. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Cuvée of 50% Pinot noir and 50% Chardonnay, disgorged in October 2020. Straw yellow with a light pink touch. Fine perlage, whose initially high intensity diminishes a little after some time. In the yeast-influenced nose, hints of rendered bacon, sweet cherry, flint, but also some keta caviar. Noticeable 2014 vintage tone. Foaming well on the tongue, sweet cherry again, but more pronounced than on the nose. Shows style and substance. Very long.

16,5

von Werner Elflein am 31. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

17

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 31. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Salmon pink. Fine pearls. Floral and fruity nose with typical Pinot scent of strawberry and raspberry. On the palate with fine foaminess. Shows backbone and, as a Rosé, has “a lot of meat on the bone”. Discreet fine tart note in the finish. Very long and persistent. An hour of rest after opening the bottle led to a remarkable increase in our tasting.

15

von Werner Elflein am 6. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 6. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Cuvée of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Kerner, disgorged in October 2020. Lemon to straw yellow. Very fine, quickly rising bubbles. Restrained, floral and vegetal nose with aromas of yellow citrus, partly yellow, partly green apple and dried fruits, mainly pear, but also with hints of plum. Lean, straight body. Slight bitterness, herbal-spicy on the palate. Clearly shows melon in the finish. Very good length.

17

von Werner Elflein am 26. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

17

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 26. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Grayish yellow. Very fine, slowly rising bubbles. Yeasty, slightly vegetal and earthy nose with subtle yellow fruity hints. Finest mousseux. Elegant and delicate, with quite restrained fruit and excellent balance. Excellent length.

16

von Werner Elflein am 25. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 25. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Cuvée of 65% Pinot blanc and 35% Pinot noir grapes from the 2017 vintage, disgorged in February 2020. Straw yellow. Very fine perlage. Elegant scent of raspberry, apricot, sage and a hint of vanilla. On the tongue it seems extraordinarily filigree and with a little air increasingly multilayered. Delicate spice of green herbs and honey. Long and persistent.

15,5

von Werner Elflein am 31. März 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 1. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

From the single vineyard Dürkheimer Steinberg, disgorged in December 2019. Pale straw yellow with light grey. Fine perlage. Varietal nose with scents of peach and citrus, alongside a hint of brioche. Focused and gripping, pure Riesling with good acidity and fine sparkling wine character. Very good length.

15

von Werner Elflein am 6. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 6. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Disgorged in February 2020, bright lemon yellow. Fine, quickly rising perlage. On the nose with aromas of yeast and roasted almond. Shows clear traces of malolactic fermentation. In the mouth delicately creamy, with vegetal aromas, a slightly lactic component, melon, pumpkin and pumpkin juice and some grapefruit on the finish. Very good length. Undoubtedly polarising in its style, clearly develops to its advantage after a few hours of air.

15,5

von Werner Elflein am 3. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 3. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

100% Pinot noir, from the single vineyard Wachenheimer Mandelgarten, disgorged in June 2020. Light salmon pink. Very fine perlage. Fine yeasty Pinot scent with hints of strawberry, very close to a rosé wine. Refreshing, precise and clear on the palate, glides easily over the tongue. In the finish a little sweet jam, but at the same time also spicy grapefruit aromas. Very long.

16

von Werner Elflein am 22. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 22. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Full lemon yellow. Very fine perlage. Sweet brioche aroma with a floral component and notes of dried fruit and white chocolate. Balanced on the tongue with fine fruit aromas reminiscent of pear. Again a clear floral touch. Apricot and almond on the finish. Very long.

16,5

von Werner Elflein am 11. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 11. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Yellow with a subtle bronze hue. Very fine perlage. In the nose, a broad aromatic, but by no means imposing range of exotic fruits, especially mango. Also a hint of woodruff. Elegant, finely foaming and dancing on the tongue, but at the same time creamy. Very good length.

15

von Werner Elflein am 19. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 19. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Cuvée of 70% Chardonnay, 22% Pinot noir and 8% Pinot meunier, disgorged in December 2020. Straw yellow. Very fine, slowly rising bubbles. The perlage becomes weaker after a short time. Restrained, slightly yeasty aroma of peach and apricot, partly also as jam. Creamy on the palate. Seems very ripe and shows a surprising sweetness that does not correlate with the analysis data. Fine tart component, very good length.

15,5

von Werner Elflein am 15. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 15. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

From the 2016 vintage, disgorged in March 2021. White gold with a copper-yellow touch. At first fast rising, later very fine, slowly rising bubbles. Clear autolysis tone and oxidative scent of yellow apple. Hints of liquorice. In champagne style, well foaming on the tongue, overall oxidative character, but also slightly vanilla. Slightly bitter on the palate. Very long.

15

von Werner Elflein am 11. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 11. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Bright straw yellow. Fine bubbles. In the slightly medicinal nose citrus and orange, with air also some vanilla. Finely structured, with a soft acidity appropriate to the vintage. Revealing sweetness. Good length. Seems very balanced and at peace.

15,5

von Werner Elflein am 13. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 14. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Light yellow. Quickly rising bubbles. Fine but precise scent of muscat grapes that concentrates on the nose after a few seconds. Animating, invigorating and highly aromatic. Slight plantiness on the tongue. Very good length.

17

von Werner Elflein am 15. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

17

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 15. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Disgorged in November 2020. Lemon yellow. Fine perlage. Delicate yeasty fragrance of yellow grapefruit, green apple and elderberry. In the mouth stimulating and fresh. On the tongue rather yellow apple and pink grapefruit. Also a little walnut. Coherent and with excellent balance. Very good length.

14,5

von Werner Elflein am 25. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

14,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 25. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

100% Pinot noir. Disgorged in September 2020. Full lemon yellow. Quickly rising perlage. Yeasty scent of pear and pear compote. Glides lightly over the tongue with a fine saline note and delicate tannins. Good length.

13

von Werner Elflein am 16. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

13

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 17. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

From Cabernet Sauvignon, disgorged in December 2020. Pale white gold. Medium sized, fast rising bubbles. Noticeable malolactic fermentation of the wine. In the nose notes of caramel and strawberry. Acidic in the mouth. At the same time very present and expressive, more sabre than foil. Good length.

16,5

von Werner Elflein am 22. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 22. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Cuvée of 60% Portugieser and 40% Pinot noir grapes from the 2018 vintage, disgorged in July 2020. Salmon pink with some purple. Quickly rising perlage. Intense fruit bouquet of cassis and elderberry, both as leaf and as berry. Also on the tongue with expressive fruit, besides discreet almond and slightly herbal. Fine tannin note. Very good length. Sparkling wine with a high fun factor.

15,5

von Werner Elflein am 10. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 10. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Disgorged inApril 2020. Straw yellow. Fine perlage. Bouquet characterised by tertiary aromas with smoky scents of tobacco, mushroom and forest floor. Not mainstream, but quite complex in structure, finely foaming on the tongue, continuing the olfactory perception. Good length. Needs time and follows the concept of a food companion.

14,5

von Werner Elflein am 9. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

14,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 9. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Disgorged in July 2020. Light lemon yellow. Fine, quickly rising perlage. Varietal aromas of citrus fruits to orange. Creamy fruit density, seems a little sweet, fine foaming on the tongue, very good length.

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sensory input of suberic acid via the agglomerated cork

von Werner Elflein am 4. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

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sensory input of suberic acid via the agglomerated cork

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 4. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

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von Werner Elflein am 1. Mai 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 1. Mai 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Pinot blanc cuvée of the 2016 vintage, aged 40% in wood, 60% in stainless steel, disgorged in April 2020. Lemon to white gold. Fine perlage. Subtle fruit, quite closed nose with scents of brioche and butter. Fine mousseux, delicately creamy on the palate, very balanced and not at all dry as dust in taste. Goes its own way stylistically. Good length.

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von Werner Elflein am 7. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

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von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 7. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Disgorged in February 2021. Full straw yellow with white gold. Fine, quickly rising bubbles. Yeasty nose with a fine autolysis touch. Scents of pear, fresh fig and dried fruits, here especially apricot and plum. For all its aromatic richness on the nose, highly refined and elegant on the tongue, with a light creaminess, ripe and well-integrated acidity and excellent length. Very persistent.

16,5

von Werner Elflein am 1. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16,5

von Werner Elflein am 2. April 2021 offen verkostet

Copper coloured rosé. Quickly rising bubbles. Red-fleshed scent of cherry with a hint of vanilla. In the mouth dense and opulent fruit. Demanding, with fine, light tannins. Ethereal component with hints of mint. Excellent length. Sophisticated food companion.

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von Werner Elflein am 14. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

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von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 14. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Luminous white gold. Fine, quickly rising pearls. Delicate yeasty fragrance of strawberry, quince, pear and blackcurrant. Herbaceous, well foaming on the palate. Strawberry fruit again, this time in a creamy coating. Pear on the finish, also some green apple. Very good length.

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von Werner Elflein am 22. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

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von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 22. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

“Rizzy Starmust” - David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust sends his regards. Extremely fine, initially still quickly rising perlage. Quite oxidative, reminiscent of must (“Starmust”), fine almond scent with aromas of apple and pear. Finest mousseux. Despite its polarising and challenging style, quite well balanced. A sparkling wine far from the mainstream that one have to get involved with. Excellent length.

15,5

von Werner Elflein am 21. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 21. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Cuvée of Pinot noir and Pinot meunier. Deep, slightly purplish pink. Fine perlage. Focused, straight Pinot scent of partly ripe, partly pickled strawberry with a hint of raspberry and some sauerkraut in the background. Delicately yeasty on the tongue, strawberry again, finesse-rich carbonic acid, exciting fruit acid, fresh and invigorating, very good length.

16,5

von Werner Elflein am 19. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 19. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Cuvée of Pinot meunier and Pinot noir, disgorged in October 2020 without dosage. Copper gold. Yeasty, slightly oxidative aroma of yellow apple compote and apple pie in the pastry. Also fine red berry accents. Fine mousseux on the tongue, expressive and multilayered. A little bit nutty on the finish. Very long and persistent. Shows clear champagne style.

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von Werner Elflein am 10. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

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von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 10. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Cuvée of Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Pinot meunier. Light pink of onion skin. Very small bubbles. Characterful fragrance with floral components of smoked bacon, red fruits, cherry and cherry blossom. In addition, ethereal aromas and scents reminiscent of a fir forest after an abundant summer rain. On the tongue, highly refined and elegant, balanced and with excellent length.

17,5

von Werner Elflein am 28. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

17,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 28. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

63 months yeast ageing. Straw yellow. Small bubbles. Complex, yeasty aroma of strawberry, pear and passion fruit. In the background some vanilla and liquorice. Balanced on the tongue, finely foaming, with well-balanced acidity and excellent length. Ideal food companion.

17,5

von Werner Elflein am 29. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

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von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 29. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Bright straw yellow. Many small bubbles. Delicate yeasty fragrance with floral components of apple blossom, passion fruit, cherry, apricot and a hint of vanilla. Elegant, highly refined and balanced with berry fruit, ripe acidity and very good length.

16,5

von Werner Elflein am 30. März 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 30. März 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Disgorged in November 2020. Golden yellow. Very fine perlage. Yeasty nose marked by autolysis with scents of dried fruits, brown bread and sourdough, caramel and burnt sugar. In the background also some smoked bacon. Delicately creamy in the mouth, with moderate, ripe acidity and good length. Traditional champagne style.

17,5

von Werner Elflein am 26. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

17,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 26. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Rose gold. Fine bubbles. Complex bouquet of brioche, raspberry, strawberry, cranberry, walnut and white chocolate. Fine mousseux on the tongue. Vital acidity. Walnut and red berries again. Keeps showing new facets. Slightly salty finish. Excellent length.

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von Werner Elflein am 7. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

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von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 7. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Disgorged in November 2020. Bright shiny straw yellow. Fine, rather slowly rising bubbles. In the nose with a delicate autolysis touch and a puristic citrus fruit. In the background, aromas reminiscent of a forest floor of a mixed forest moistened by a spring rain. Creamy and well foaming on the tongue. Again distinct citrus fruit. Very good balance with ripe, integrated acidity. Excellent length. Peach in the long finish.

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von Werner Elflein am 22. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

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von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 22. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Reflective lemon yellow. Very fine pearls. Fine yeasty, delicately floral nose with hints of melon and exotic fruits. Fine mousseux. Gripping Riesling character that is not afraid of acidity, but packs it excellently. Coherent, balanced and at peace. Does not need aromatic effects to convince, perhaps that is why it runs the risk of being a little underestimated at first sip. Great elegance and finesse, excellent length.

16,5

von Werner Elflein am 31. März 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 1. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Lemon yellow. Quickly rising bubbles. Fine exotic and complex fragrance of passion fruit, yellow gooseberry and sweet grapefruit. In the nose as in the mouth with a delicate vanilla note. Well foaming on the palate, with elegant acidity and excellent balance. Very long and persistent.

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von Werner Elflein am 15. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

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von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 15. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Faintly rosé shimmering yellow. Yellow-fruity scent reminiscent of the small golden fruits of a plum-leaved apple tree. In the nose also discreet floral and herbal components. In the mouth filigree and elegant, with fine fruit, again reminiscent of the fruit described above. Creamy, with fine mousseux and a slightly vanilla finish. Excellent length. Stylistically emancipated.

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von Werner Elflein am 2. Mai 2021 verdeckt verkostet

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von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 2. Mai 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Lemon yellow with white gold touch. Fine perlage. Ripe, predominantly tropical fruit aromas of passion fruit with a hint of vanilla. Fine mousseux. Shows elegance and harmony. Slight extract sweetness. Very good length.

16,5

von Werner Elflein am 30. März 2021 verdeckt verkostet

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von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 30. März 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Full straw yellow. Quickly rising, fine bubbles. Distinguished scent of elderberry with floral and vanilla components. Creamy fruitiness underlined by red berry accents. Focuses on delicacy and elegance. Very good length.

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von Werner Elflein am 26. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

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von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 26. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Lemon yellow. Fine perlage. Yeasty nose with scents of quince, star fruit and passion fruit. In addition, some raspberry yogurt. Near-perfect balance on the tongue, embraced by layered fruit flavors and hints of new wood. Some vanilla and coconut. Very good length.

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von Werner Elflein am 29. April 2021 verdeckt verkostet

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von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 29. April 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Straw yellow. Very fine, slowly rising bubbles. Delicate yeasty aroma of yellow fruits with clear tropical hints of passion fruit. Creamy mousseux, somewhat vegetal and floral on the palate, very well balanced, resting in itself. Very good length.

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von Werner Elflein am 8. März 2021 offen verkostet

Dense lemon yellow. Quickly rising perlage. Yeasty nose of yellow fruits, especially citrus and apricot. Distinct vanilla note. Creamy and finely foaming on the tongue. Well buffered acidity. Red berry hints on the long finish. Stylistically close to Champagne. Should not be drunk too cold.

16,5

von Werner Elflein am 29. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 30. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Disgorged in December 2020. Light straw yellow. Many small bubbles. Exotic scent of galia melon, mango and passion fruit with hints of flint. Initially gripping in the mouth, not a pussyfooter, also not a loudspeaker, but a personality with a healthy self-confident appearance. Fine foam. Needs air in its current phase of development. Then becomes clearly finer and more distinguished without losing expressiveness. Excellent length.

16,5

von Werner Elflein am 22. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

16,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 22. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Cuvée of 85% Pinot noir and 15% Chardonnay, disgorged in December 2020. Light salmon pink. Fine perlage. Elegant scent of raspberry. In the mouth clearly more present fruit. Well integrated carbonic acid. Delicately yeasty, with a floral component. A little yellow apple on the finish. Very good length. Conveys drinking pleasure at a high level.

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von Werner Elflein am 2. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

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von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 2. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Cloudy onion red. Delicate yeasty scent of grapefruit and some strawberry. On the palate with fine carbonic acid and balanced phenolic, which should not disturb even natural wine sceptics. Again clear grapefruit, now completed by the fruit-typical bitterness. Very good length.

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von Werner Elflein am 23. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

15,5

von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 23. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Cloudy and opaque yellow of a lemon. Multi-layered bouquet on the nose, with surprising aromatics of bay leaf, juniper berry and green herbs, in addition to lemon and orange. Complex on the nose, the taste experience continues almost seamlessly in the mouth. Animating acidity. Shows clear sparkling wine character. Very long and persistent.

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von Werner Elflein am 2. Februar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

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von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 2. Februar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

“Kiss Kiss Maddies Lips" – the name and the artist's label are the programme. The colour of Jan Klein's Pétillant naturel, a cuvée of 50% Pinot noir précoce and 50% Pinot noir, is reminiscent of the strawberry mouth pictured here. Cloudy strawberry red. Fragrance of strawberry, raspberry and some redcurrant against a floral background. Striking on the palate, characterised by fine carbonic acid and a challenging phenolic, which is more comparable to a fierce tongue than a breathed kiss. Very good length.

15,5

von Werner Elflein am 23. Januar 2021 verdeckt verkostet

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von Werner Elflein und Ioulia Elflein am 23. Januar 2021 nach dem Vier-Augen-Prinzip verkostet

Distinctly cloudy and almost opaque in the glass. Pure lemon. Both in color, aroma and taste: lemon dominates. Only with a little air influence aromas of ripe pear emerge. In addition, a hint of mint and a piquant, animating acidity, which is still pushed by the carbonic acid present. Clear Saar character. Very long lasting.