2023 Donnhoff - Oberhauser Leistenberg Kabinett (750ml)

“Barrel X” is winemaker Florian Lauer’s Platonic ideal of what a slightly off-dry (feinherb) Saar Riesling should be. If we were in Burgundy, this would be the equivalent of a “Bourgogne Blanc.” As an appellation-level wine, it is sourced from multiple vineyards in four different villages of the Saar: Ayl (Lauer’s home village), Saarburg, Wawern and Wiltingen. Florian says, “From Ayl and Wawern, the wine gains the fruit and power, from Saarburg the racy acidity, and from Wiltingen, the spice.”

Regardless of what comes from where, this much is certain: dollar for dollar, I’m not sure there is a 750ml bottle that delivers as much joy and zing. This is the gateway drug to Lauer, to the Saar, to Riesling… be careful. Very addictive.

Alc: 8% - residual sugar: 42,0 g/ltr – acidity: 7,9 g/ltr.
The single vineyard site “Ockfener Bockstein” is a
guarantee for filigree and “powerful” wines. this
vineyard site is also a classified VDP “Große Lage”,
out of which you can also vinify Große Gewächse. On
the palate you will find floral aromas and acacia honey
and nuances of vineyard peach. The subtle
sweetness is vibrant and fresh. In combination with
the racy acidity the Ockfener Bockstein Riesling
Kabinett make really fun. The palate is encased of
fine sweetness, so that you have a fine and long finish