Donnhoff

Felsenberg Riesling Grosses Gewächs

Dnnhoff Felsenberg Riesling Grosses Gewchs

Variety: Riesling
Region: Nahe
Vineyard: Schlossböckelheimer Felsenberg
Soil Type: Volcanic igneous rock, a mix of porphyry and melaphyr
Fermentation & Élevage: A mixture of stainless steel vats and neutral 10+-year-old 1200L German stückfass from Hösch

Schlossböckelheimer Felsenberg:
A very old and famous site, located on a steep southern slope. The vines grow under extreme conditions in weathered volcanic porphyry soil. The stony ground heats quickly during the day, and that warmth produces characteristic Rieslings with a racy fruitiness and mineral acidity, internationally recognized for their distinctive flinty aromas. At the heart of this fantastic vineyard stands our Felsentürmchen (“small rock tower”). The mineral-rich Felsenberg grapes undergo an intense selective harvest and the label bear the symbol of the Felsentürmchen.

Info

Producer:

Donnhoff

Vintage:

2022

Country:

Germany

Region:

Nahe

Appellation:

Nahe

Variety:

Riesling

Color:

White

Farming Practice:

Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle

DE-DHF-10-22

6/750ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling

Score

Date

2023-11-13

"Ripe and concentrated, but also quite austere with stacks of spice and grapefruit character; everything from the juice to the pith and zest! A seriously dry riesling, but with moderate acidity. Long crushed rock finish. From organically grown grapes with Fair'n Green certification. Drink or hold."

Vinous

Score

95-97

Date

2023-09-28

"The 2022 Riesling Schlossböckelheimer Felsenberg Felsentürmchen Grosses Gewächs is from a steep site of volcanic origin with porphyry and melaphyr. A touch of yeastiness still plays on the shy, tentative nose. The palate comes in with stony saltiness, a tingling sense of juicy lemon intensifying the salty impression even more. Great concentration aligns with lightness and energetic linearity. The bright acidity has a serene luminosity and ripe yet crystal clear smoothness that seems to stretch away into eternity, lighting the way, gliding along, dynamic, optimistic, promising and full of light. (Bone-dry)"

Wine Spectator

Score

Date

2024-05-21

"Densely structured and tightly wound, this white starts off austere before slowly opening to reveal delicate notes of white blossoms and crunchy orchard fruit on a stone foundation. More savory than fruit-driven, with a liberal dusting of fresh-cut chive and pink peppercorn accents. Chalky tannins keep pace through the racy finish, with a kick of quinine bitterness. This needs time. Best from 2025 through 2035."

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

James Suckling

Score

Date

2021-08-07

Wine Advocate

Score

Date

2021-09-23

James Suckling

Score

Date

2022-08-03

Wine Advocate

Score

Date

2022-08-25

James Suckling

Score

Date

2024-08-08

"Radically smoky and massively structured in spite of being only medium-bodied, this astonishingly dry riesling expresses the personality of this volcanic site with great authority and precision. So much spice, structure and hardness in the positive sense, meaning that this is not a wine for the faint of heart. Massive power in the imposing finish, yet absolutely clean and bright. Drink or hold."

Jancis Robinson

Score

17.5

Date

2024-09-26

"Subdued citrus and floral notes surprise with a deep and powerful palate. Sweeping complexity beneath a juicy, zesty, vibrant exterior. Sleek acidity packs a surprising punch. Remarkably elegant and refined, and still quite closed. (PS)"

Vinous

Score

96-98

Date

2024-09-03

"The 2023 Riesling Schlossböckelheimer Felsenberg Felsentürmchen Grosses Gewächs is picked in the fully south-facing site of porphyry and melaphyr. Cornelius Dönnhoff says this is the most challenging site to work, simply because the stones are so hard and unforgiving, retaining almost no water. Thus, a year like 2023 was brilliant for this site. It is always the first GG site to be harvested because the rock retains heat from the day. Tender reduction still casts a flinty spell on the nose. Lovely savor implies crushed citrus foliage merged into iron oxide on the nose. The palate is taut, citric, bright with immense linearity, moving with absolute ease and direction, with energy and punch, towards a zesty, cool finish, long, sustained, all with savor and saltiness. The 2023 is a total joy of clarity, direction and stony poise. This is so elegant, so slender, so powerful, and no, this is not a contradiction. (Bone-dry)"

Wine Advocate

Score

Date

2024-10-31

"The 2023 Schlossböckelheimer Felsenberg Riesling trocken GG is beautifully pure, clear and bright or even coolish on the deep and complex nose that is still remarkably discreet but refined for this warm, volcanic terroir and offers elegant notes of melting stones and domestic seed fruits. Round, refined and elegant on the palate, this is a generous, juicy and fruity Riesling with fine tannins and a long, intense, spicy and aromatic, finely saline and mineral finish. This is a mouth-filling, complex and textured Riesling with crunchy tannins on the finish. It's a superb 2023 that should develop beautifully over the years in the bottle. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in August and October 2024."

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