Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 22 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs22 yrs24 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow apple, stone fruit, fennel

Palate: mineral, citrus, spice

Kaufmann's Demeter biodynamic dry Grosses Gewachs from the Hattenheimer Hassel: ripe yellow stone fruit, savoury spice and broad mineral palate.

What it pairs with

  • Pike-perch with riesling sauce
    Density and minerality match the river-fish flesh and Riesling reduction.
  • Roast capon with herbs
    Yellow fruit and herbal spice match the herb-rubbed poultry.
  • Aged Comte 24-month
    Salty slate plays against the nutty alpine cheese.

How to serve Hattenheimer Hassel Riesling GG

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pike-perch with riesling sauce, Roast capon with herbs, Aged Comte 24-month. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Kaufmann's Hassel GG is the Demeter biodynamic flagship from the Hattenheim slope; Urban and Eva Kaufmann took over the former Hans Lang estate in 2013.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Kaufmann · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage Rheingau
Oak
Aged in traditional large oak Stueckfass casks with biodynamic spontaneous fermentation
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 40 to 60 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 22 from vintage

Frequently asked about Hattenheimer Hassel Riesling GG

What does Hattenheimer Hassel Riesling GG taste like?

On the nose, yellow apple, stone fruit, fennel. On the palate, mineral, citrus, spice. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Kaufmann's Demeter biodynamic dry Grosses Gewachs from the Hattenheimer Hassel: ripe yellow stone fruit, savoury spice and broad mineral palate.

When should I drink Hattenheimer Hassel Riesling GG?

Drink 5 to 22 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Hattenheimer Hassel Riesling GG?

Pike-perch with riesling sauce is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast capon with herbs and Aged Comte 24-month. Density and minerality match the river-fish flesh and Riesling reduction.

Is Hattenheimer Hassel Riesling GG vegan?

No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.

What grapes are in Hattenheimer Hassel Riesling GG?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Rheingau.

Tags

cellar worthy dry full body high acid mood elegant occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with poultry pairs with white fish price premium riesling single vineyard still white

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