A biodynamic grower’s sparkling wine from the Palatinate, uniting Chardonnay, Auxerrois and Schwarzriesling in a blend of grapey-mineral complexity. With up to 48 months on the lees and traditional bottle fermentation, it bears the hallmark of two winemaking friends who were awarded Germany’s best sparkling wine collection in 2021.
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Intense golden yellow with a fine-beaded, lively mousse.
Nose
Ripe apples, pears and quince meet nutty nuances, dried fruit and a hint of honey. Delicate green and citrus notes lend freshness to the creamy, intense bouquet.
Palate
Juicy, nutty and creamy with perfectly integrated effervescence. Generous fruit combines with a saline note and savoury toastiness that encourage another sip.
Character
Dry in style, yet of fascinating depth and complexity. A sparkling wine that masterfully balances elegance and intensity.
Pairing
Ideal with pan-fried sole fillet in almond butter, mushroom risotto with Parmesan or mature Comté.
Notes
Biodynamically produced since 2010, with traditional bottle fermentation and extended lees ageing. The cuvée of three varieties showcases the art of blending at the highest level — best enjoyed not too cold, from a medium-sized white wine glass.
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
Intense golden yellow, promising depth even in the glass. The mousse rises with fine, lively bubbles – dense, persistent, and of that patient character which only extended lees ageing can produce.
Nose
A bouquet that immediately captivates: ripe apples, pears and quince, accompanied by nutty tones, dried fruits and a hint of honey. Creamy and charming on the approach, yet never heavy – delicate green and citrus notes maintain the tension throughout.
Palate
Juicy, nutty and silky-creamy, with perfectly integrated carbonation. The generous fruit meets a salty note and piquant toasty aromatics that electrify the palate and positively compel the next sip. Dry, but without austerity – a Brut Nature of remarkable generosity.
Finish
Long and multi-layered, with lingering nuttiness and a saline aftertaste that makes the mouth water. A finale more reminiscent of a great still wine than a sparkling one.
Terroir & origin
The grapes come from the two winemakers’ vineyard sites in the Palatinate – from the steep, sandy Deidesheimer Mäushöhle via the Ruppertsberger Reiterpfad to Maikammer. Biodynamic viticulture has been practised here since 2010; in the Mäushöhle, beehives even hum amongst the vines.
Grape varieties & vinification
A blend of Chardonnay, Auxerrois and Schwarzriesling (Pinot Meunier). Traditional bottle fermentation, as practised by Andres & Mugler since 1989 – with up to 48 months on the lees. Only about two-thirds of the pressed must is used, a luxury few can afford.
Food recommendations
The expansive fruit and saline tension make this Sekt a superb companion at table: with pan-fried sole in almond butter, Comté or mature Gruyère, guinea fowl with morels or a simple but perfect Quiche Lorraine. Do not serve too cold, and pour into a medium-sized white wine glass.
Special features
Cuvée Elena exemplifies why Eichelmann named this duo’s 2021 range as Germany’s finest sparkling wine collection: elegance and intensity united in a single glass, neither detracting from the other. A Winzersekt demonstrating that biodynamic viticulture and uncompromising cellar craftsmanship are not contradictory – but rather the prerequisite for world-class sparkling wine.
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