Wine-growing area
Where is the Rheingau? Between Bingen and Wiesbaden? Not quite, actually it is already behind Lorch before Bingen, with the well-known locations Krone and Assmannshäuser Höllenberg.
Where the Rhine changes direction for almost 30 kilometers and flows from east to west, the Rheingau region lies north of the river. It begins in Hochheim above the Main, which flows into the Rhine at the eastern bend. From Wiesbaden the Rhine valley opens wide and lets in a lot of intense sunlight on the vineyards, which gently slope down from the protective and wooded ridge of the Taunus foothills south to the Rhine. The broad, expansive Rhine here provides heat storage for a stable, mild climate - but serves as a reflection surface above all in the direction of the lower Rheingau from Rüdesheim. There the slopes become steeper and more rugged and the Rhine changes direction again and flows north, where it narrows significantly. The vineyards in this part of the Rheingau stretch as far as Lorchhausen, especially around Assmannshausen. Here the predominant grape variety changes from Riesling to Pinot Noir. The soils are characterized by quartzite and clay slate, especially in the steep areas of the lower Rheingau - in the middle and upper Rheingau there are loess, loam, sand, gravel and marl.
The only area Johannisberg consists of 11 large layers and 120 individual layers. The Rheingau, with its vineyards of almost 3,100 hectares, is the pioneer in the revitalization of our German vineyards. With the idea of the "first growths", the Rheingau Viticulture Association laid the foundation stone for the revaluation of the vineyards in the Burgundian style. The Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter (VDP) took over the idea of creating its "large plants" from defined vineyards, the so-called first layers. While “First Gewächse” are always dry, in the Rheingau we actually find the wine that made the Rheingau world famous, the Riesling Spätlese, made with a sweet fruit. With around 79% Riesling, the Rheingau is clearly on course for white wines. With around 12%, the Pinot Noir comes in second place in terms of volume with a significantly increasing quality. The locations Krone and Höllenberg near Assmannshausen are the most interesting locations for Pinot Noir in the Rheingau. As in the Middle Rhine, the Rhine serves as a heat store for the many sunny days. The soil consists of slate, loess, sandstone, quartz and pebbles. A few meters below Johannisberg Castle we find indications of the course of the fiftieth parallel. This degree of latitude runs through the vineyards and formerly formed the northern limit for market-relevant viticulture.
vineyards
2019 HÖLLENBERG Spätburgunder GG
- Krone -
EUR 59,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 78,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
VDP.GROSSE LAGE®: 2019 Assmannshausen HÖLLENBERG Spätburgunder Grosses Gewächs | dry
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2019 HÖLLENBERG Spätburgunder GG
☆ Krone ☆
EUR 59,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 78,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
2023 Oestrich Lenchen Riesling Kabinett
- Peter Jakob Kühn -
EUR 20,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 26,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
The location with an approximately 12-15% gradient to the west extends along the Pfingstbach above our winery directly to the north and is at an altitude of 120 - 170 m above sea level.
The soils consist of fertile, gravelly loess, interspersed with iron-rich quartzites and clay marls. An old common name is “Eiserberg”, which refers to this rock base.
The Große Gewächs come from a special plot in Lenchen. It is located just a few steps away from our winery and was planted in 1964. Very narrow rows and the old vines develop an absolutely magical overall taste.
(Source: PJK Winery)
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2023 Oestrich Lenchen Riesling Kabinett
☆ Peter Jakob Kühn ☆
EUR 20,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 26,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
2022 SANKT NIKOLAUS Riesling GG
- Peter Jakob Kühn -
EUR 62,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 82,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
The plot is located on the banks of the Rhine and faces south with a slight slope.
The soil is calcareous, sandy loess, partly interspersed with terrace sediments and rocks of the Alzey Formation (marine sand).
The vines are 45 to 65 years old and are therefore the oldest in our stock. They only produce a few, small-berry grapes with complex, intense aromas.
The river directly shapes the climate: it is like a temperature moderator. The constant air circulation compensates for peaks in cold and heat.
In addition, the reflection of the sun's rays on the water surface brings a radiation quality that is particularly beneficial for aroma development.
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2022 SANKT NIKOLAUS Riesling GG
☆ Peter Jakob Kühn ☆
EUR 62,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 82,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
2022 LENCHEN Riesling GG
- Peter Jakob Kühn -
EUR 59,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 78,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
The location with an approximately 12-15% gradient to the west extends along the Pfingstbach above our winery directly to the north and is at an altitude of 120 - 170 m above sea level.
The soils consist of fertile, gravelly loess, interspersed with iron-rich quartzites and clay marls. An old common name is “Eiserberg”, which refers to this rock base.
The Große Gewächs come from a special plot in Lenchen. It is located just a few steps away from our winery and was planted in 1964. Very narrow rows and the old vines develop an absolutely magical overall taste.
Vinification:
100% selective, careful hand picking
Gentle whole grape pressing over several hours
spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts
the natural composition of the must is not changed
18 months on the full yeast in the traditional “piece barrel” (1,200 l).
(Source: PJK Winery)
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2022 LENCHEN Riesling GG
☆ Peter Jakob Kühn ☆
EUR 59,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 78,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
2022 JUNGFER Riesling GG
- Peter Jakob Kühn -
EUR 62,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 82,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
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2022 JUNGFER Riesling GG
☆ Peter Jakob Kühn ☆
EUR 62,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 82,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
2022 DOOSBERG Riesling GG
- Peter Jakob Kühn -
EUR 59,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 78,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
The wine shows the perfect interplay between maturity and minerality. Fruit and acidity as well as density and elegance. The scent is typical of the location due to the soil with its distinctive mineral aromas of smoke. Pepper. Flint. Hay. Characterized by tea and herbs. on the other hand, citrus comes from the Riesling grape variety. Apple. Peach and apricot flavors. This double game is also repeated on the palate.
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2022 DOOSBERG Riesling GG
☆ Peter Jakob Kühn ☆
EUR 59,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 78,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
2020 HÖLLENBERG Spätburgunder GG
- Krone -
EUR 49,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 65,33 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
VDP.GROSSE LAGE®: 2020 Assmannshausen HÖLLENBERG Spätburgunder Grosses Gewächs | dry
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2020 HÖLLENBERG Spätburgunder GG
☆ Krone ☆
EUR 49,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 65,33 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
2022 JESUITENGARTEN Riesling GG
- Geheimrat J. Wegeler -
EUR 34,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 45,33 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
VDP.GROSSE LAGE®: 2022 Winkel JESUITENGARTEN Riesling Grosses Gewächs | dry
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2022 JESUITENGARTEN Riesling GG
☆ Geheimrat J. Wegeler ☆
EUR 34,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 45,33 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
2022 GRÄFENBERG Riesling Auslese
- Robert Weil -
EUR 52,00
0.375 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 138,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
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2022 GRÄFENBERG Riesling Auslese
☆ Robert Weil ☆
EUR 52,00
0.375 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 138,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
2021 GRÄFENBERG Riesling GG
- Robert Weil -
EUR 49,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 65,33 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
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2021 GRÄFENBERG Riesling GG
☆ Robert Weil ☆
EUR 49,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 65,33 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
2017 ELYSIUM Riesling | Halbflasche
- Georg Breuer -
EUR 69,00
0.375 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 184,00 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
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2017 ELYSIUM Riesling | Halbflasche
☆ Georg Breuer ☆
EUR 69,00
0.375 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 184,00 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
2021 Rheingau Riesling Auslese | Halbflasche
- Georg Breuer -
EUR 19,00
0.375 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 50,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
In the glass, the wine shows a green-gold color. The dense tears indicate a high viscosity. On the nose you notice a fruity mixture of apricots, mirabelle plums and pink grapefruit. On the palate, the Auslese presents itself with a fresh sweetness that is nicely balanced by the lively acid structure. The yields are 35 hl/ha.
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2021 Rheingau Riesling Auslese | Halbflasche
☆ Georg Breuer ☆
EUR 19,00
0.375 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 50,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
2021 BERG ROTTLAND Riesling
- Georg Breuer -
EUR 68,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 90,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
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2021 BERG ROTTLAND Riesling
☆ Georg Breuer ☆
EUR 68,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 90,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
2021 Rheingau Spätlese | Robert Weil
- Robert Weil -
EUR 27,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 36,00 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
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2021 Rheingau Spätlese | Robert Weil
☆ Robert Weil ☆
EUR 27,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 36,00 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
2021 Kiedrich Turmberg Spätlese
- Robert Weil -
EUR 54,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 72,00 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
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2021 Kiedrich Turmberg Spätlese
☆ Robert Weil ☆
EUR 54,00
0.750 litre bottle
/basic price EUR 72,00 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
winery
- Aldinger
- Alfred Merkelbach
- Andreas Laible
- Bassermann-Jordan
- Battenfeld-Spanier
- Bernhard Huber
- Bernkasteler Ring
- Carl Loewen
- Christmann
- Clemens Busch
- Daniel Twardowski
- Darting
- Dönnhoff
- Dr. Bürklin-Wolf
- Dr. Heger
- Dr. Hermann
- Dr. Loosen
- Dr.Crusius
- Emrich-Schönleber
- Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken
- Franz Keller
- Fritz Haag
- Geheimrat J. Wegeler
- Georg Breuer
- Glashütte Riedel
- Gut Hermannsberg
- Gutzler
- Heymann-Löwenstein
- J.J. Adeneuer
- Karthäuserhof
- Kees-Kieren
- Knebel
- KRONE
- Kühling-Gillot
- Matthias Müller
- MaxFerd. Richter
- Maximin Grünhaus
- Meyer-Näkel
- Nelles
- Odinstal
- Ökonomierat Rebholz
- Peter Jakob Kühn
- Peter Lauer
- Ratzenberger
- Raumland
- Rieger
- RINGS
- Robert Weil
- Rudolf Fürst
- Schäfer-Fröhlich
- Schätzel
- Schloss Lieser
- Schloss Saarstein
- Selbach-Oster
- Siegrist
- Tesch
- Van Volxem
- Von Othegraven
- von Winning
- Weltner
- Willi Schäfer
- Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch
- Zehnthof Theo Luckert
2023 Rauenthaler NONNENBERG Riesling
EUR 99,00
EUR 132,00 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
2020 DOCTOR Riesling GG | Magnum
EUR 165,00 -5.7% RRP EUR 175,00
EUR 110,00 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
2020 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese Ur-Alte Reben | feinherb
EUR 24,50 -15.5% RRP EUR 29,00
EUR 32,67 pro litre
incl. 19 % VAT excl. shipping costs
