2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
pH 3.1
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification 
VDP.GROSSE LAGE; Riesling GG; auction wine
VDP.GROSSE LAGE; Riesling GG; auction wineRegion Pfalz
Soil Limestone
Orientation Southeast
Production Details Made from old vines in the southeast-facing Kapelle parcel and offered exclusively through auction. Reported acidity was more than 7 g/L, but the source does not specify the analytical basis.
Tasting Notes Heiner Lobenberg: fine white fruit, Nashi pear, chalk, flint, lime and citrus peel; concentrated and saline, with quince, green tea and mint; long, cool and mineral.
Critics Ratings 100/100 — Heiner Lobenberg
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification VDP.Grosse Lage; dry auction wine
VDP.Grosse Lage; dry auction wineRegion Pfalz
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Produced from the oldest and best vines in the very small Hart-Kapelle section of Ölberg, vinified separately and offered through the VDP auction. The listed serving-temperature range is 9–11°C.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification VDP.Grosse Lage; dry auction wine
VDP.Grosse Lage; dry auction wineRegion Pfalz
Soil Terra fusca
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details From the estate’s oldest Riesling vines in the small Hart-Kapelle section of Ölberg, where proximity to the Pfälzerwald brings marked nighttime cooling. Production amounted to one barrel and was routed to auction because of its scarcity. The listed serving-temperature range is 9–11°C.
Tasting Notes Peach and apricot over complex mineral depth; youthful and suitable for decanting or further cellaring.
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2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Drinking Window 2015–2035
Classification Grosses Gewächs; dry auction wine
Region Pfalz
Soil Calcareous soil with a high clay content
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Made only from the parcel’s oldest vines and released exclusively through auction. The source reports approximately 9 g/L acidity and slightly above 3.5 g/L residual sugar; both are approximate, and the acidity basis is unspecified.
Tasting Notes Heiner Lobenberg: mango, passion fruit, pineapple, citrus, sweet lemon, orange zest and pink grapefruit; creamy, racy and highly mineral.
Critics Ratings 100/100 — Heiner Lobenberg
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Peter-Koch-Straße 43,67435 Gimmeldingen
Phone
+49 (0)6321/66039
Owner
Steffen Christmann &
Sophie Christmann
Sophie Christmann