Dönnhoff dinner

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Tasted Tuesday, June 10, 2025 by Collector1855 with 101 views

Flight 1 (3 Notes)

  • 2019 Dönnhoff Weissburgunder Blanc de Blancs 90 Points

    Germany, Nahe

    This Pinot Blanc, opens with a subdued aromatic profile, still reticent from magnum. Gentle citrus notes and a whisper of florals emerge with air. On the palate, it is quietly elegant, finely etched, and supple - serving as a graceful prelude to the Rieslings to come.

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  • 2023 Dönnhoff Riesling trocken 88 Points

    Germany, Nahe

    An uncomplicated and refreshing introduction to the estate’s style. Notes of lemon zest and white flowers glide over a light frame. This is a charming summer quaffer, though lacking the mineral tension and drive found further up the range.

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  • 2023 Dönnhoff Riesling Tonschiefer trocken 92 Points

    Germany, Nahe

    A standout in the early lineup and a favorite among tasters. The Tonschiefer cuvée showcases impressive depth and a strong mineral backbone. There's an intensity here that belies its humble classification, and the wine punches well above its weight. Fantastic QPR.

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Flight 2 (8 Notes)

  • 2023 Dönnhoff Roxheimer Höllenpfad Riesling trocken 90 Points

    Germany, Nahe

    From a red sandstone site that takes its name from the vineyard's fiery hue, this is a light, filigreed expression of Riesling. Puristic and transparent, it delivers a saline edge and a mineral core that speaks to its origin.

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  • 2023 Dönnhoff Roxheimer Höllenpfad Riesling im Mühlenberg Großes Gewächs 92 Points

    Germany, Nahe

    Markedly more compact and introspective than its Erste Lage sibling, this wine carries the imprint of a serious GG. Citrus pith and stony minerality dominate the taut finish. It promises more in the cellar than it gives today.

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  • 2023 Dönnhoff Felsenberg Riesling Großes Gewächs 93 Points

    Germany, Nahe

    From volcanic soils, the Felsenberg is poised and precise. Still youthful and aromatically reticent, it offers notes of peach, lemon oil, and a touch of mint. A wine of inner tension and elegance, with fine delineation.

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  • 2017 Dönnhoff Felsenberg Riesling Großes Gewächs 94 Points

    Germany, Nahe

    Now hitting its stride, the 2017 shows the payoff of time in bottle. A lifted nose of lime zest, mint, and a subtle petroleum nuance introduces a mid-palate marked by smoky flint and cool-toned fruit. Long, complex, and deeply mineral.

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  • 2023 Dönnhoff Dellchen Riesling Großes Gewächs 94 Points

    Germany, Nahe

    Still in its infancy, the Dellchen displays greater power than the Felsenberg, though its structure remains tightly coiled. Floral top notes and crushed nettle yield to wet stone and crystalline citrus. The precision of this wine bodes well for a promising future. 94+

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  • 2015 Dönnhoff Dellchen Riesling Großes Gewächs 97 Points

    Germany, Nahe

    A stunning bottle. The bouquet bursts with lime, spearmint, lemon zest, and the telltale whiff of mature Riesling petrol. Vibrant, energetic, and almost compulsively drinkable, this is Dellchen in its full glory. Helmut mentioned that 2015 is a very grand vintage and one that benefited from laying down. Now just at the beginning of its prime.

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  • 2023 Dönnhoff Hermannshöhle Riesling Großes Gewächs 97 Points

    Germany, Nahe

    Already remarkably expressive, the 2023 Hermannshöhle stood out as the most complete of the young GGs. Lime blossom, yuzu, chamomile, and fresh pear emerge in a cascade of aromatic complexity. The palate is impeccably balanced and layered. A wine of obvious pedigree and enormous potential. 96–98 points

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  • 2013 Dönnhoff Hermannshöhle Riesling Großes Gewächs 93 Points

    Germany, Nahe

    This ten-year-old Hermannshöhle offers a broader, sunnier expression of the site, true to the 2013 vintage. Riper tones of yellow plum, pineapple, and lemon curd dominate. While less mineral-driven than some vintages, it remains well balanced, though stylistically richer, almost more Pfalz than Nahe.

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Flight 3 (1 Note)

  • 2011 Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese Auction 97 Points

    Germany, Nahe

    A glorious finale served from magnum. The nose is lifted and pure, with notes of lime, wild herbs, fresh mint, and a delicate petrol top note. On the palate, it is feather-light yet incisive, with crystalline sweetness and pulsating acidity. Brilliantly focused and undeniably grand – it will give Egon and JJ a run for the money.

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