2019 Technical Specifications

DE-NAH-DONN81-2019
Alcohol 8.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window 2029–2079
Classification VDP.GROSSE LAGERiesling Auslese; VDP.GROSSE LAGE®; auction wine
Region Nahe
Sites A terrace in the eastern part of Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle
Vine Age very old vines
Production Details Fruit from very old vines trained on individual poles was fermented to a noble-sweet level of residual sugar. The release was produced in limited quantity.
Tasting Notes James Suckling described TBA-like concentration, floral honey, fresh acidity and a succulent finish. Mosel Fine Wines (August 2020) noted pink grapefruit, mirabelle, anise, greengage, spices, honey, intense sweetness, zest and high dry extract. Ulrich Sautter for Falstaff (23 November 2020) noted sultana, candied lemon and ginger, fine botrytis, rock, dried fig and date, with sweetness, viscosity, bracing acidity and tactile minerality.
Critics Ratings 98/100 (James Suckling); 98 points (Falstaff, Ulrich Sautter)
Sources: content.doennhoff.com ↗ www.vdp.de ↗ content.doennhoff.com ↗ wijn.sm-ict.com ↗ www.falstaff.com ↗ · Compare this vintage

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Website
www.doennhoff.com/
Address
Bahnhofstraße 11, 55585 Oberhausen an der Nahe, Germany
Phone
+49 (0)6755/263
Email
weingut@doennhoff.com
Owner
Cornelius Dönnhoff
Cellarmaster
Cornelius Dönnhoff

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