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Bertram-Baltes

Dernau • Germany

weingueter.jpgImage: Deutsches Weininstitut
Barrique cellar in a German winery (Symbolic photo)

Bertram-Baltes

Hardtbergstraße 5
53507 Dernau
Germany
Phone: +49 2643 903312
Internet: www.bertram-baltes.de

The Wines at a Glance

WinereddryBlauer Spätburgunder

2018 Ahrweiler Spätburgunder Qualitätswein

Germany

Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1792461 7 20 • 12.5 % vol alcohol

16🯅

Tasted on 28 October 2025 by Werner Elflein

Unexpectedly opaque black-red for a Pinot, probably due to the hot year and ripe grapes. Concentrated aroma of dark berries with balsamic notes. Pinot Noir in “Gothic style”. Very dense on the palate. Spicy fruit. Sandy tannins, some of which resemble Domori chocolate. Excellent length.

16🯅

Tasted on 28 October 2025 by Julia Elflein

15.5🯅

Tasted on 15 June 2024 by Werner Elflein

WinereddryBlauer Spätburgunder

2018 Dernau Spätburgunder Qualitätswein

Germany

Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1792461 8 20 • 12.5 % vol alcohol

17🯅

Tasted on 8 April 2026 by Werner Elflein

A deep, opaque cherry red with a lighter rim. Still somewhat reductive on the nose. Despite the overall coolness of the fruit, there are also distinctly warming nuances. Light and dark fruit aromas, primarily raspberry and sweet cherry, blend together elegantly. On the palate, too, the Dernauer cannot decide which way to go, impressively bridging the gap between the power of the hot vintage and the silky elegance of the Ahr. Distinct toasty aromas, herbaceous spice and a hint of cocoa powder and dark chocolate. Velvety, slightly grainy tannins that have now integrated well. Fine acidity. Outstanding length and persistence.

17🯅

Tasted on 8 April 2026 by Julia Elflein

17🯅

Tasted on 27 October 2023 by Werner Elflein

Wineblanc de noirsdryBlauer Spätburgunder

2015 “Handwerk” Spätburgunder Blanc de Noirs Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1792461 1 16 • 12.5 % vol alcohol • bottled under the former name Julia Bertram

16.5🯅

Tasted on 27 April 2017 by Werner Elflein

16.5🯅

Tasted on 27 April 2017 by Julia Elflein

WinereddryBlauer Spätburgunder

2015 Dernau Spätburgunder Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1792461 4 16 • 12 % vol alcohol • bottled under the former name Julia Bertram

17🯅

Tasted on 9 April 2020 by Werner Elflein

WinereddryBlauer Spätburgunder

2015 Marienthal Trotzenberg Spätburgunder Qualitätswein

Germany

Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1792461 5 17 • 12.5 % vol alcohol • bottled under the former name Julia Bertram

19🯅

Tasted on 22 November 2025 by Werner Elflein

The Marienthal Trotzenberg is not one of the warmest locations on the Ahr, as it faces mainly southwest and west. Nevertheless – or perhaps because of this – it is becoming increasingly important in times of climate change. Many of the most exciting Ahr Pinot Noirs of the past decade come from the Trotzenberg. Julia Bertram's 2015 vintage is, in a sense, the antithesis of the mainstream wines that predictably find themselves at the top of the paper-based wine guide's rankings every year. Vinified according to a standard recipe that guarantees high ratings but does not reward individuality. That is why it is important to us not only to taste wines when they are young, but also to follow their development over the years. Wines that have real greatness gain in the process, while overrated blends stand out as such. Julia Bertram's Trotzenberg was perhaps a little defiant in its youth and did not necessarily reveal itself from the outset. At this time, we therefore preferred its counterpart from the Mayschoß Mönchberg. As it turns out today, this was unjustified. Because now, ten years on, we have to admit, using an analogy from football, that the Trotzenberg turned the game around in the second half. Both wines have developed exceptionally well and, despite their differences due to their different origins, are among the most impressive Pinot Noirs of the vintage in Germany. Opaque and dark red in the glass, with lightening at the rim, the nose already shows great depth. It is not raspberry or sour cherry that dominates the bouquet, but notes of green tea. Only then do cool fruit aromas emerge, most reminiscent of cranberries. With the nose slightly away from the rim of the glass, sweet nuances become apparent, now reminiscent of cranberry jelly. In the mouth, the actual theme of the wine continues. This is: cool climate perfection. The alcohol is moderately balanced, and the palate reveals great elegance and finesse. Cool, slightly tart fruit. Mineral depth, green herbal spice and green tea again meet a texture of cocoa and chocolate. Partly coarse-grained, partly fine-grained, consistently ultra-fine tannins. Fortunately, we search in vain for the typical and striking roasted aromas of the mainstream. Vital acidity, impressive freshness, extremely long finish. A Pinot Noir could hardly be closer to its terroir.

19🯅

Tasted on 22 November 2025 by Julia Elflein

17🯅🯅🯅⚖

Tasted on 13 March 2018 by our jury

18🯅

Tasted on 13 March 2018 by Werner Elflein

17.5🯅⚖

Tasted on 10 November 2017 by Werner Elflein

16🯅

Tasted on 10 November 2017 by Julia Elflein

WinereddryBlauer Spätburgunder

2015 Mayschoß Mönchberg Spätburgunder Qualitätswein

Germany

Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1792461 4 17 • 12.5 % vol alcohol • bottled under the former name Julia Bertram

18.5🯅

Tasted on 2 November 2024 by Werner Elflein

Opaque cherry red colour. Fine woody spice in the concentrated bouquet. Flavours of blueberry, some basil in the background. Masterful elegance and finesse, velvety to coarse-grained tannins, perfect balance, good acidity, excellent length.

17🯅🯅🯅⚖

Tasted on 13 March 2018 by our jury

18.5🯅

Tasted on 13 March 2018 by Werner Elflein

18.5🯅⚖

Tasted on 25 January 2018 by Werner Elflein

18.5🯅

Tasted on 25 January 2018 by Julia Elflein

WinereddryBlauer Spätburgunder

2014 Ahrweiler Daubhaus Spätburgunder Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1792461 7 16 • 13.5 % vol alcohol • bottled under the former name Julia Bertram

17🯅

Tasted on 5 February 2021 by Werner Elflein

Bright, transparent garnet red with discreet cloudiness. Multi-layered scent of cassis and sour cherry with ethereal components. Elegant, delicate and finely fruity on the tongue. The potentially somewhat edgy tannins of the 2014 vintage are surprisingly harmonious and very well integrated. Fresh, exciting acidity. Discreet chocolate note on the finish. Excellent length.

16🯅🕓

Tasted on 5 April 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinereddryBlauer Spätburgunder

2014 Ahrweiler Forstberg Spätburgunder Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1792461 6 16 • 13.5 % vol alcohol • bottled under the former name Julia Bertram

15🯅▲

Solvent tone (Ethyl acetate)

Tasted on 12 February 2021 by Werner Elflein

Light garnet with discreet cloudiness. In addition to juicy sour cherry, there are unfortunately also hints of the vintage's tannins present on the palate, quite in contrast to its counterpart from the Ahrweiler Daubhaus. No aeration helps here, even the Ovarius decanter can only marginally improve the situation. Nevertheless, the wine clearly has enough substance to do respectably well, even if it seems somewhat monolithic. The acidity is well balanced and integrated. Good length.

16🯅🕓

Tasted on 5 April 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinereddryBlauer Spätburgunder

2014 Ahrweiler Rosenthal Spätburgunder Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1792461 9 16 • 13.5 % vol alcohol • bottled under the former name Julia Bertram

17🯅

Tasted on 6 August 2022 by Werner Elflein

17.5🯅🕓

Tasted on 5 April 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinereddryBlauer Spätburgunder

2014 Ahrweiler Spätburgunder Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1792461 3 15 • 13 % vol alcohol • bottled under the former name Julia Bertram

17🯅

Tasted on 6 July 2018 by Werner Elflein

Transparent garnet red. Finely spicy scent of ripe raspberry and dried herbs. Convincing on the tongue with distinct cool-climate aroma: cool fruit, vital acidity, ultra-fine and velvety soft tannins, embedded in a subtle dark chocolatey wooden note, elegant finish, breathtaking length.

17.5🯅

Tasted on 6 July 2018 by Julia Elflein

WinereddryBlauer Spätburgunder

2014 Dernau Spätburgunder Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1792461 4 15 • 13 % vol alcohol • bottled under the former name Julia Bertram

16🯅🕓

Tasted on 5 April 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinereddryBlauer Spätburgunder

2014 Mayschoß Mönchberg Spätburgunder Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1792461 8 16 • 13.5 % vol alcohol • bottled under the former name Julia Bertram

18🯅

Tasted on 15 February 2026 by Werner Elflein

18🯅

Tasted on 5 January 2024 by Werner Elflein

Light brownish, transparent garnet red colour. Delicately fruity, ripe Pinot aroma with a delicate herbal note, an ethereal component and hints of graphite. On the palate with great elegance, herbal-spicy flavours and some fresh cranberry. Sandy, harmoniously integrated tannins. Very long and persistent.

17.5🯅🕓

Tasted on 5 April 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinereddryBlauer Frühburgunder

2014 Neuenahr Sonnenberg Frühburgunder Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1792461 5 16 • 13 % vol alcohol • bottled under the former name Julia Bertram

16🯅

Tasted on 21 May 2021 by Werner Elflein

Dark garnet red with slight cloudiness and medium transparency. Fine fruity blueberry scent. Elegant and light on the tongue, balanced and fresh, with a good acid foundation and velvety, smooth tannins. Good length.

16🯅🕓

Tasted on 5 April 2016 by Werner Elflein

WinereddryBlauer Spätburgunder

2014 “Handwerk” Spätburgunder Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1792461 2 16 • 12.5 % vol alcohol • bottled under the former name Julia Bertram

15🯅🕓

Tasted on 5 April 2016 by Werner Elflein

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⛬The wine was tasted as a barrel sample or before an official test number (Amtliche Prüfungsnummer or Staatliche Prüfnummer) was issued. We only accept samples of unfilled wines in exceptional cases, and then only if we can assume sufficient stability in the bottle for a period of at least three months.
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