Dönnhoff Riesling Norheimer Dellchen Grosses Gewächs 2009 1.5L

94+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The first of the stunning lineup of Grosses Gewächs in the cellars this year shown by Herr Dönnhoff was the magical Dellchen. This wine displays utterly profound depth in its aromatic mélange of sweet grapefruit, oranges, wild yeasts, glorious slate tones, citrus oils, incipient notes of petrol and a distinctive, smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and utterly refined, as it simply dances across the palate. The wine is rock solid at the core, delivers snappy acids, laser-like focus and a huge, racy and impeccably balanced finish that goes on and on and on. A great wine. 2013-2035+. (Mar/Apr 2010)"

94 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "Donnhoff's 2009 Norheimer Dellchen Riesling Grosses Gewachs evinces distilled mirabelle and purple plum; shrimp shell reduction; sea breeze; peat; and forest floor, in an aromatic display of head-scratching intrigue and complexity. All of these aromatic complications reveal their counterparts on a palate of surprisingly lush fresh-fruitedness. The sense of lift, vibrancy, and focus are striking for a wine of 13% alcohol and the iodine, salt, and shrimp shell mineral aspects render the finish compulsively saliva- and next sip-inducing. I expect this to perform brilliantly for another 12-15 years. (Feb 2011)"

94+ points Fine Wine Review: "Dönnhoff’s Dellchen GG is intense, concentrated, and tightly wound but still extremely closed when I tasted it at the end of last summer. There are some rose elements in the nose and peach in the mouth, and I’m sure that it will make a smashing wine for those willing to cellar it a few years. (Issue #131/132; 2011)"

93 points Joel B. Payne (International Wine Cellar): "Subtle aromas of cling peach, wild herbs and lemon peel. Luscious passion fruit and saline minerality make for a layered palate. Dense, elegant and spicy on the refreshing finish. (Jan 2011)"

19+/20 points Michael Schmidt (JancisRobinson.com): "Yellow fruit aromas straining at the leash and not to be contained by herbaceous notes of fermentation for much longer. Not tempted by the exotic ways, the expression of fruit is clearly local - ripe yellow plums and apricots. A touch spirity, but with the crystallinity of a perfectly defined eaux-de-vie rather than the power of a cognac. The balance is so harmonious that it’s almost inadequate to mention the separate parameters of acidity, fruit, body and minerality. Its great concentration is only surpassed by its elegance and finesse. (9/6/10)"