Parker about Dellchen Riesling Grand Cru 2015
From slate and porphyry soils in the terraced Norheim cru, the 2015 (Norheimer) Dellchen Riesling GG opens with a perfectly ripe, superbly defined and highly refined Riesling bouquet with stony, lemony, ripe apple and mocha flavors from perfectly ripe pips. This grand cru is truly complex and elegant on the nose, with fine floral and herbal flavors. On the palate, this is a pure, highly elegant, intense and silky textured Riesling with great finesse and expression. There is really great balance and length here, and it is not exhausting at all. The finish is a parade of minerals, salts, and the finesse of the best Dellchen I have ever tasted, and it does not end too soon to celebrate itself. This is a beautifully structured and smooth Riesling--a legend of clarity, finesse and elegance.
Description
Land | Germany |
Region | Vicinity |
Rebsorten | Riesling 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | White |
Inverkehrbringer | Weingut Dönnhoff, Bahnhofstrasse 11, 55585 Oberhausen, Germany |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 8-10°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2022 - 2045 |
Parker Punkte | 97 |
Jahrgang | 2015 |
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Dellchen Riesling Grand Cru 2015

The Dellchen Riesling Großes Gewächs 2015 from Dönnhoff is a prime example of the top-class German Rieslings. Hailing from one of the most renowned vineyards in the Nahe region, this wine displays an impressive combination of elegance, power, and mineral precision. Aromas of citrus fruits, ripe peaches, and a hint of exotic fruits dominate the nose, complemented by a delicate herbal spice and pronounced slate notes. On the palate, it presents itself juicy and complex, with perfectly integrated acidity that lends the wine freshness and vibrancy. The exceptional minerality of the Dellchen vineyard characterizes the wine and ensures a long, harmonious finish. The 2015 vintage is already approachable, but has the potential to mature and gain complexity over many years.