Alexander Laible

14.5🯅

Tasted on 29 November 2025 by Werner Elflein

Sparkling bright yellow. Already in the nose, there are hints of this: despite its dry flavour, there is a distinct sweetness here. The aromas are reminiscent of candied fruit, namely sun-ripened lemon and apricot, and are framed by a distinct vanilla note. In the mouth, it is clear that no fructose has been spared here. This alone would not be a problem if the excessive sweetness did not mask the contours of the wine, as it does here, causing it to lose noticeably in complexity. We recognise that Alexander Laible cannot rely solely on his skills as one of Baden's best winemakers and has to make certain compromises for commercial reasons. This is entirely legitimate. However, we also consider it our duty to question the style when we notice that very good raw material has been literally wasted in favour of mainstream compatibility with the consumption behaviour of wine-illiterate consumers. Of course, the wine is well made, and we have rated it accordingly. It has very good length, but there is a noticeable sweetness in the finish. We imagine that Alexander Laible could have made this wine truly dry with less than four grams of residual sugar. In that case, we would have rated it higher.

14.5🯅

Tasted on 29 November 2025 by Julia Elflein

15🯅

Tasted on 30 October 2025 by Werner Elflein

Deep cherry garnet colour with low transparency. Subtle vanilla Pinot Noir aromas with hints of white pepper and red berry compote. Fine toasty notes in the background. Perhaps a touch old-school, more a reminiscence of classic German Spätburgunder than the Burgundian ideal, but certainly stylish and elegant. Sandy tannins, good acidity. Very long finish.

15🯅

Tasted on 30 October 2025 by Julia Elflein

16🯅

Tasted on 19 January 2021 by Werner Elflein

White golden lemon yellow. Fine fragrance of peach and peach stone with delicate hints of nectarine. Fruity on the tongue with elegant acidity. Not quite dry. In the background some herbal spice. Very good length. Develops according to the expectations of the vintage.

16.5🯅

Tasted on 9 December 2021 by Werner Elflein

Straw yellow. Aroma of yellow stone fruit with rather low fruit intensity. Dry Riesling characterised by mineral, earthy notes with vibrant acidity and pronounced spiciness on the palate. Very long.

15🯅

Tasted on 8 May 2022 by Werner Elflein

16🯅

Tasted on 9 April 2020 by Werner Elflein

15.5🯅

Tasted on 18 April 2018 by Werner Elflein

16.5🯅

Tasted on 1 February 2020 by Werner Elflein

Bright, brilliant golden green. A dry Riesling from the Ortenau region of Baden, matured in honour, which, despite its now clearly tertiary aromas, still reveals the ripe fruit that must have characterised the wine in its youth: Peach and nectarine. Holds on the tongue what the nose promises. Young fruit and progressive maturity do not contradict each other here, but enter into an almost symbiotic relationship, which gives the “Tausend Sterne” its charm. The acidity is still quite vital and very well integrated. Excellent length and sustainability. The “Tausend Sterne” has meanwhile reached its zenith.

16.5🯅

Tasted on 13 January 2019 by Werner Elflein

17.5🯅

Tasted on 9 January 2021 by Werner Elflein

Greenish golden yellow. Finely matured nose with aromas of melon and peach. Lively interplay of minerality, acidity and fruit in the mouth. Expressive and penetrating. In the long finish again very concise fruit, again melon is in the foreground. Excellent length and persistence.

17🯅

Tasted on 17 April 2018 by Werner Elflein

17🯅

Tasted on 17 April 2018 by Julia Elflein

16🯅

Tasted on 30 May 2018 by Werner Elflein

High-colored straw yellow. Matured bouquet with tertiary aromas and still well preserved nectarine fruit covered by fine buttercream and toffee notes. On the tongue with complex spiciness, light bitterness, delicate creamy texture and well integrated, rather moderate acidity. Very long and sustainable.

16.5🯅

Tasted on 30 May 2018 by Julia Elflein

17.5🯅

Tasted on 2 June 2018 by Werner Elflein

High-colored straw yellow with a clear green color. Breathtaking and after five years maturity still completely intact. Typical bouquet from Scheurebe with tertiary aromas, scents of blackcurrant, currant leave, nectarine, mango, lime and mint. Fruit-based taste experience with yellow-fleshy and tropical touch, good acidity and light, pleasant astringency. Shows piquancy and spiciness. Balanced and resting in itself. Excellent length, minutes of reverberation.

15.5🯅

Tasted on 19 January 2016 by Werner Elflein

Greenish straw yellow. Initially light reduction note, later, with some air, clearer and more open on the nose. Buttery melon fragrance. Fresh and invigorating. Harmonious acidity, unfortunately a little too sweet (Why?). Some mint in the finish. Very good length.

15🯅

Tasted on 5 April 2019 by Werner Elflein

17🯅

Tasted on 7 April 2019 by Werner Elflein

Transparent garnet red. Fine pinot scent of raspberry and raspberry seed with soft hints of forest soil, mushroom and tea leave. Coarse, balanced tannins reminiscent of dark chocolate. Spicy, with striking acidity and good fruit expression. Excellent length. Should definitely be decanted.

17.5🯅

Tasted on 7 April 2019 by Julia Elflein

16.5🯅

Tasted on 8 July 2017 by Werner Elflein

16.5🯅

Tasted on 8 July 2017 by Julia Elflein