Glass: Sophienwald
From Magnum. Fresh, tart, young. Very good Champagne, but did not excite me or touched me. Compared to the Krug 168 we had this night, it felt simple and one dimensional. Give it some more time. 91-92+

Glass: Sophienwald
From Magnum. Popped and poured. Clear, deep golden color. Fresh, fruity and floral nose with some Amalfi citrus, sweet fruit.
On the palate the classic prototype of Wachau style Smaragd. Lots of residual sugar, very creamy, lots of sweet fruit, dense, fresh, mineral, probably a bit hot, long and sweet finish. If I would drink it alone, I would probably rated it higher, but today it lost a bit against his elder brother :) 93-94

Glass: Sophienwald Bordeaux
From Magnum. Popped and poured.Clear, medium golden color. Beautiful fresh nose of apricot, salt, honey, floral notes, deep and complex.
On the palate very deep and complex. Youthful and fresh, sweet fruit, orange zests, white blossoms, wonderful mineral core. Great balance and harmony. Creamy mouthfeel. Wonderful tension and energy! Very long and lingering. Beautiful! 96

Glass: Sophienwald Bordeaux
From Magnum. Clear, medium golden color. Fine, elegant nose. On The palate fruity, elegant, some extract sweetness, very nice mineral core, very balanced and joyful. Uncomplicated in the best sense. Lacks a bit the depth and tension of the Singerriedel. 92-93

Glass: Sophienwald Bordeaux
From double Magnum. Clear, deep golden color. Fine, fresh, fruity Rheingau nose. Very elegant, nice freshness,very good balance. Joyful and uncomplicated. Medium+ length. 92

Glass: Sophienwald Bordeaux
From Magnum. Beautiful fine, balanced and complex nose. Lots of baked apple, round, dense, complex and harmonious.
On the palate pure elegance and finesse, round, juicy and beautifully balanced. Finest mousseux, long, layered finish. My favorite Champagne tonight! 95

Glass: Sophienwald Bordeaux
From Magnum. Popped and poured. What a waste! Decade too young. Beautiful genes, very good structure, density and tension, but by far too young, especially from Magnum. Give it at least 5, better 10+ years. 92++

Glass: Sophienwald Bordeaux
From Magnum. Wonderful youthful, deep ruby color. Super fine, elegant and fresh nose.
On the palate also super young and fresh. Very balanced, very elegant. Beautiful fine, red fruit, velvet texture, tannin is super fine, high, ripe acidity. Very long, layered finish. Toscana at its very best! 95-96

Glass: Sophienwald Bordeaux
From Magnum. Clear, medium ruby-garnet color. Fine Pinot nose with some warm red fruit.
You can feel the warm vintage, but even if the acidity is not that high, it handles the 14,5% abv very well. Pinot at its full peak. Sweet, warm fruit, marzipan, beautiful velvet texture, long, fruity finish. Drink now. 93-94

Glass: Sophienwald Bordeaux
From normal bottle. Popped and poured. Very fresh, young and dense. You can feel the mastery of this wine, but it is just not ready for the show. Give it 5, probably 10 more years and it will be great. 92-93++

Glass: Sophienwald Bordeaux
From Magnum. Deep golden color. Perfectly matured nose, some creme brulee, nuts, slightly oxidative.
On the palate creamy, round, balanced, oxidative, joyful, fine mouseux. Champagne at its very peak, perhaps a bit past peak. Nice, but could not come close to the Krug this night. 92-93

Glass: Sophienwald Bordeaux
From normal bottle. Pfalz version of a Riesling Spätlese in a warm vintage. Very well made, easy to drink, but lacks soul, tension, depth and complexity. Drink now or over the next decade. Will most likely not improve. 88-89