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, pear, smoke

Palate: mineral, spice, citrus

Kuenstler's dry Grosses Gewachs from the Hochheim Domdechaney chalky loess slope: broad, savoury Riesling with yellow stone fruit, smoke and lingering salt.

What it pairs with

  • Roast goose with red cabbage
    Density and yellow fruit echo holiday goose while Riesling acid refreshes against red-cabbage sweetness.
  • Pike-perch with chanterelles
    Smoky slate and stone fruit play against earthy mushroom and freshwater fish.
  • Aged Allgau Bergkaese
    Salty slate minerality plays against the nutty alpine cheese.

How to serve Hochheimer Domdechaney 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. Roast goose with red cabbage, Pike-perch with chanterelles, Aged Allgau Bergkaese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Kuenstler's Hochheim Domdechaney GG is bottled from the chalky loess slope named for the cathedral dean's office of Mainz; the family has held parcels there since the 17th century.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Kunstler · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage Rheingau
Oak
Aged in traditional large oak Stueckfass casks
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 45 to 70 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 22 from vintage
First vintage
1992

Frequently asked about Hochheimer Domdechaney Riesling GG

What does Hochheimer Domdechaney Riesling GG taste like?

On the nose, yellow apple, pear, smoke. On the palate, mineral, spice, citrus. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Kuenstler's dry Grosses Gewachs from the Hochheim Domdechaney chalky loess slope: broad, savoury Riesling with yellow stone fruit, smoke and lingering salt.

When should I drink Hochheimer Domdechaney 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 Hochheimer Domdechaney Riesling GG?

Roast goose with red cabbage is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pike-perch with chanterelles and Aged Allgau Bergkaese. Density and yellow fruit echo holiday goose while Riesling acid refreshes against red-cabbage sweetness.

Is Hochheimer Domdechaney 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 Hochheimer Domdechaney 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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