Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Happy National Wine Day! This producer was of interest to me after seeing Carla's post a couple of weeks ago. I don't find many good Pinot's out of Germany. Especially, out of Mosel. I've never understood why they persist in growing Pinot in a very marginal climate in blue slate when it prefers limestone. After researching this Baden producer, I purchased a bottle through the app. I like to support them from time to time. In reading about Enderle & Moll, I found that the winery is really only the two of them that make a very small production of wines. Basically, two Grand Cru Pinots and this is one of them. They also produce some small amounts of; Müller-Thurgau, Auxerrois, Weissburgunder and Grauburgunder. They only have a few hectares of vines but are already getting a lot of attention in Germany and now the International stage. A number of German's consider them the best producers of Pinot Noir made in Germany. The Enderle & Moll Pinot vines are amongst the oldest in Baden. They also get their barrels from Dujac in Burgundy that are from 1-5 years in age. On the nose, sweet dark cherries with a little touch of sourness. Strawberries, dark raspberries, dry cranberries, black cherry licorice/cola, light presence of dark spices, dry brown earth with a touch of black earth and bright red florals. The body starts light, fresh and thickens as the M tannins and earth take hold. Ripe, bright fruits of; dark cherries, strawberries, dry cranberries, dark raspberries & pomegranate. Black cherry cola/licorice, light dark spices with some heat, powdery sticky chalkiness, soft yet grippy minerals, powder of dry crushed rocks, dark moist earth & bright red & pink florals. The wine is lean, fresh, clean and quite nice with high acidity. While I had slightly higher expectations from my research, this is still a very nice Pinot and certainly one of the better ones I've had out of Germany. Photos of, one of their Baden vineyards, Sven Enderle and Florian Moll, their very small cellar and a example of Bunter sandstone similar to what's in their Buntsandstein Vineyard. — 8 years ago

Andrew Wyse

Co-owner Klima Weinhandler

8.9

Elderflower aromas! Not vegetal or green at all, botanical, very atypical sauv blanc. — 10 years ago

Jonathan Lipsmeyer

9.4

2009. This has aged into a perfect dark cherry, smoky tea monster with a slightly more supple texture than in its youth and the same feral earth notes I adore from this producer. I agree with recent CT tasters: this is ready to go now. Not a lot to gain by waiting. Reminds me of Chambolle/Volnay. Even Echezeaux, really. All hail Sven and Florian! Rien sans peine, indeed. It was worth it! — 9 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.5

Orange! Dark for a Rose. The classic E&M herbs on the nose thyme, rosemary,...boy this one looks spectacular just buy it for the color? Complex and long slightly bitter, fresh, acidic, lime, forest strawberries and a little elderberry on the back palate. Would pair super well with stinky cheese or really anything. Could be mistaken for a cocktail with some drops of a bitter. I would think this needs to be aged - man is this awesome💥💥💥. A stand out for a Rose there is nothing like it out there. I have no idea how Sven and Florian do this - the most complex rose ever. Therefore very highly rated. But alas more for geeks the crazy ones, the square pegs....others might be disappointed by this really unique beast. I should have bought cases..... — 9 years ago

with Christoph, Katharina and 4 others

Olaf Poulsen

9.1

2010 vintage served together with beeffillet at dinner with Sven. Perfect Will most lokalt improve over the coming years. There is more in it. Still 9 bottled in the celler. — 10 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.0

No oak. No barrique. Very expressive. Good finish. — 12 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.0

sub origin of the Kastanienbusch. Mineral, Stoney, juiciness, love this. 20-24 years old vines. 32% steepness. — 9 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

8.9

super aromatic, juicy, fruit, texture. Sick. — 9 years ago

Matthew Cohen

9.3

Has that explosive in your face mineral klundt nose. Fantastic minerality on the palate with awesome citrus fruits and great acidity. Great juicy finish. A wonderful wine. Bought from Fass selections. — 9 years ago

with Lyle

Gabriella Boros

9.6

Sven erik served this for our first nite in Stockholm. Rich full bodied brimming with fruit cherry and leather. Would be amazing with nice brisket but equally fabulous with cheese course!
— 9 years ago

Konstantin Baum MW

8.9

Feine Aromen von reifen Erdbeeren und Himbeeren mit Noten von Mandel und Thymian. Am Gaumen ist er dicht, rund mit einer frischen Säure, die dem Abgang eine große Leichtigkeit verleiht. — 10 years ago