We are
A TEAM.
CHRISTOPH
Graf
Joined the VAUX team in 2013, chairman since 2022. Christoph Graf lives and breathes sekt, the traditional method, and Schloss VAUX. He works tirelessly with the team on growing VAUX’s unique profile.
FLORIAN
Franke
Since joining us in May 2023, Flo has ensured that our management board no longer has the longest beard on the team. And although he has only been with us for a short time, he has already made a lasting impact. Flo is responsible for our vineyards and for working closely with our partner winegrowers. Under his guidance, VAUX is moving towards biodynamic viticulture on our own estate vineyards, while in the cellar the yeasts are given as much freedom as possible to do what they do best.
PHILIPP
Emmerich
Since 1 December 2025, Philipp has been serving as Operations Manager at VAUX, overseeing every step in the transformation of still wine into exceptional sparkling wine. Young, ambitious, and highly skilled, he is one of the youngest sparkling winemakers in the country. Together with Vineyard Manager Florian Franke and Bettina Appelshäuser, he is setting the course for uncompromising quality.
CLEMENTINE
Perlitt
Clementine took over marketing responsibilities at VAUX in 2006. Adroit in all situations, she always keeps VAUX in the right light. And as such, Clementine is guardian of a crucial part of the Schloss VAUX experience: joy at first sight!
FLORIAN
Richter
Since 1 December 2025, Philipp has been serving as Operations Manager at VAUX, overseeing every step in the transformation of still wine into exceptional sparkling wine. Young, ambitious, and highly skilled, he is one of the youngest sparkling winemakers in the country. Together with Vineyard Manager Florian Franke and Bettina Appelshäuser, he is setting the course for uncompromising quality.
OLIVER
Nickel
With strong sales expertise and a true passion for sparkling wine, Oliver Nickel joins the VAUX team in 2026. His authentic personality, combined with professionalism and reliability, creates trust from the very first moment – and that is exactly what our partners and customers value most about him.
TORSTEN
Koch
The best-known representative of Schloss VAUX. He ensures that the sekt is in the right place at the right time, and knows more VAUX friends and fans than any other. A VAUX-veteran with heart and soul. Bravo!
ANNIKA
Walther
Annika is responsible for our online marketing and brings fresh momentum to the digital world of VAUX with her creativity, keen sense of aesthetics, and enthusiasm for our sparkling wines.
Through her work, she ensures that the VAUX brand remains inspiring, vibrant, and delightfully sparkling online as well.
BETTINA
Appelshäuser
Since autumn 2022, this true stroke of luck has been part of the VAUX team. With nearly 30 years of experience in the art of sparkling winemaking, Bettina is second to none. Calm, precise, and always thoughtfully considered in her approach, she is responsible for the final transformation into sparkling wine – the dégorgement.
MARION
Wiedemann
Marion Wiedemann wrote her final thesis at VAUX back in the 90s. She now serves as a living historian, able to recount many crucial interrelationships that otherwise long would have been forgotten. As the assistant to the chairman, Marion is the first point of contact for our shareholders and employees in all personnel matters.
LYDIA
Balik
Perpetually young at heart and an ace at sports, her knowledge, meticulous nature and ambition ensure that Schloss VAUX continues its path upward and outward. She is responsible for controlling, finance — and, as a certified enologist, offers a crucial interface to production.
ROBERT
Domanski
Robert Domanski began at VAUX years ago as a seasonal worker in the vineyards. He quickly turned heads and is now an essential part of the sparkling wine production process. You can tell by his ever-present smile that he loves what he does.
ANITA
Werner-Merkator
Anita Mercator applies her prodigious skills to keeping our sekt house resplendent. Thanks to her hard work, our “old” villa always radiates an unbelievable warmth and ambiance.
ADAM
Söhn
Adam Söhn — born-and-bred Rheingau native and “Mister Ice Bath.” His eyes and ears are essential during disgorging, where he can tell from the plop alone whether traditional bottle fermentation has worked properly. His dedication and hands-on approach throughout the company is a gift to VAUX.
JÜRGEN
Gombert
Jürgen spends his days out between the vines. Together with Maike, he tends and keeps tabs on our vineyards. As autumn approaches, one can sense his joy and excitement at the coming harvest — the culmination of his year’s work.
