2023 Donnhoff Klamm Riesling Kabinett

Riesling - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 95 VN 94 WA 92
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, August 2024

Terrific tension between juicy white tree fruit and grapefruit aromas and the smoky-stony side of the wine. So bright and energetic on the extremely focused, light-bodied palate. Laser-beam straight in the finish. Drink...
VN 94

Vinous, September 2024

The 2023 Riesling Niederhäuser Klamm Kabinett, from porphyry facing southeast, has a slightly darker aspect on the nose. Wet stone shines through the lemon, slowly gaining more ground. The palate has touches of peach and...
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2024

The 2023 Niederhäuser Klamm Riesling Kabinett is pure and savory on the nose that reveals ripe yet fresh and mineral-scented fruit. Round, lush and savory on the palate, this is a crystalline and concentrated, dense and...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Dessert
Varietal Riesling
Country Germany
Region Nahe
Sub-region Niederhausen
Vintage 2023
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 9%
Closure Screw Cap

The 2023 Donnhoff Niederhauser Klamm Riesling Kabinett is a standout among the current vintage offerings from the Nahe region of Germany. This white wine, made from Riesling grapes, has garnered attention from several esteemed wine reviewers for its distinctive character and quality.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate describes the wine as "pure and savory on the nose," highlighting its ripe yet fresh and mineral-scented fruit. The review notes the wine's round and lush palate, describing it as "crystalline and concentrated," with better-integrated sweetness compared to other offerings. The wine is noted for being "intense and juicy" yet also "elegant and refined," with a stated alcohol of 9%.

Vinous gives an excellent score of 94, praising the wine's nose, which features a "slightly darker aspect" and a prominent wet stone character. The palate is described as having "touches of peach," framed with tender lemon, leading to a "totally zesty" finish. The reviewer Anne Krebiehl remarks on the wine's balance, noting how the sweetness is countered by the zesty finish.

James Suckling awards the highest score of 95, highlighting the wine's "terrific tension between juicy white tree fruit and grapefruit aromas." The palate is described as "bright and energetic," with an "extremely focused, light-bodied" character. Suckling emphasizes the "laser-beam straight" finish, making this wine a strong candidate for either immediate enjoyment or longer-term holding.

Overall, the 2023 Donnhoff Niederhauser Klamm Riesling Kabinett is characterized by its balance of sweetness and acidity, mineral complexity, and a vibrant, energetic finish. This wine, closed with a screw cap, is a testament to Donnhoff's skill in producing expressive and refined Rieslings.