Hochheimer Domdechaney Riesling Auslese
⏳ Drinking Window
2025 - 2050
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
blue cheese, peach tart, rich pâté
✨ Technical Specifications
The Hochheimer Domdechaney vineyard is steeped in ecclesiastical history, its name translating to the 'deanery of the cathedral,' referencing its historic ownership by the Cathedral Chapter of Mainz. Situated on a south-facing slope near the Main river, this legendary site is characterized by heavy, nutrient-rich clay-loess soils with limestone marl. These soils retain moisture exceptionally well, yielding Rieslings of immense power, structure, and opulent texture. The Auslese style from this vineyard represents a meticulous selection of late-harvested, botrytis-affected grapes. Historically, the wines of Hochheim were so revered by British royalty and high society that they inspired the English term 'Hock' to refer to all Rhine wines. Künstler's expression of this site captures the perfect harmony of luscious sweetness, vibrant acidity, and a deep, earthy minerality.
🍾 About the Producer
Weingut Künstler was established in Hochheim am Main in 1965 by Franz Künstler, reviving a long-standing family winemaking tradition that originated in South Moravia before World War II. The estate rose to international prominence under the stewardship of Franz's son, Gunter Künstler, who assumed leadership in 1992 with an uncompromising focus on terroir-driven precision. Managing iconic VDP.Grosse Lage vineyard sites such as Hochheimer Hölle, Kirchenstück, and Domdechaney, the winery champions sustainable vineyard management, minimal cellar intervention, and extensive aging on the lees. Künstler is renowned across the globe for its powerful, mineral-structured dry Rieslings, magnificent noble sweet expressions, and remarkably elegant, complex Spätburgunder.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Riesling
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
7.5% - 8.5%