Riesling Doosberg Grosses Gewächs 2023 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Riesling Doosberg Grosses Gewächs 2023 1500ml Magnum by Peter Jakob Kühn

Colour & Appearance

Luminous straw yellow with fine greenish reflections – clear, brilliant and characterised by youthful freshness.

Nose

An oscillating play of aromas that captivates immediately: ripe peach, yellow plum and mirabelle meet juicy golden-yellow pear and a hint of khaki fruit. Subtle spice from turmeric and saffron sets precise accents without ever appearing opulent. With air contact, piquant facets unfold: cubeb pepper, allspice, cardamom. Dried herbs – marjoram, sage, bay leaves – and intense lemon thyme bring ethereal coolness. Freshly chopped almonds round off the powerful, coolly contoured overall picture.

Palate

Energetic and juice-driven – this Doosberg immediately stimulates salivation. The fruit remains deliberately restrained; instead, spicy and herb-driven nuances dominate, shaping the structure. A cool, finely chiselled finesse runs through the wine, accompanied by delicate, unobtrusive minerality. At its core pulses a fascinating interplay of acidity and spice, which continuously leans against the fruit and creates enormous drinking appeal. The texture remains clear, taut and lively.

Finish

Bright, pure-toned, very harmonious – unassuming in its grandeur, yet profound in its expressiveness. An aftertaste that lingers long and invites you to the next bottle.

Terroir & Origin

The Doosberg vineyard site at the edge of Oestrich at 120 metres elevation with a 15% south-facing slope is characterised by lime-rich loess loam and terrace sediments from the primordial sea. Taunus quartz runs through the subsoil. The wind-exposed location ensures coolness and healthy, slow grape ripening – ideal conditions for this precise Grosses Gewächs.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Riesling, gently pressed as whole bunches, spontaneously fermented with natural yeasts. Maturation for sixteen months on full lees in traditional large oak casks (1200l) and double casks (2400l). With 3.6 g/l residual sugar and 7.4 g/l acidity, a prime example of Kühn’s philosophy: precision, tension, drinking flow.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Pan-fried char with herb butter, pike-perch on creamed sauerkraut, calf’s sweetbread with morels, asparagus with hollandaise sauce, goat’s cheese of medium maturity or Thai curry with coconut milk and lemongrass.

Special Features

The magnum bottle guarantees optimal ageing conditions and makes this Doosberg the ideal companion for special occasions. A Grosses Gewächs with enormous ageing potential that already impresses with its cool elegance and drinking appeal.