Single-Owner Private Collection of Fine Wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley and more….
Timed Online Auction, 2 - 13 May 2024
Germany, The Loire, Australia, Hungary
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About this Item
Dating back to 1761, the 28-hectare Dönnhoff estate is situated in Oberhausen an der Nahe. Running from Niederhausen to Schloßböckelheim, the majestic landscapes of the Nahe Valley have held sway over the family for over 250 years. From the outset, Hermann Dönnhoff (1880-1953) focused his attention on planting Riesling vines in prized vineyards and, by the 1920s, was bottling and selling his wines under their individual vineyard names. In 1953 the estate received a Merit of Honor from the government for its outstanding viticultural achievements. Today, the fourth generation holds the reins. Cornelius Dönnhoff maintains their rich family history and keeps the estate as it has always been. With its nine Große Lagen, counted among the absolute finest in the region, the estate has an excellent international reputation for its grand German Rieslings.
The Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle vineyard is one of the most renowned sites in the Nahe region, known for its steep slopes and slate soils, which impart unique mineral characteristics to the wines produced from this vineyard. Riesling Auslese is a designation used for wines made from late-harvested grapes that have been affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), resulting in concentrated flavors and sweetness.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
‘Very sweet and dense and firm – terroir just powers through the sweetness and acidity.’ - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (June 2011)