Bollig-Lehnert 2018 Riesling Spatlese Dhroner Hofberger

This 2018 Spätlese from the historic Weingut Bollig‑Lehnert, grown on the steep slate slopes of the Dhroner Hofberger vineyard in the Mosel region, strikes a superb balance between ripeness and racy acidity. It offers a vivid interplay of citrus, stone fruit and refined minerality—an elegant and bright Riesling that is both approachable now and capable of graceful evolution.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Located in Germany’s Mosel Valley, the Dhroner Hofberger site is renowned for its steep, south-facing slopes and rich Devonian slate soils, which impart intense minerality and freshness to the grapes. Bollig-Lehnert’s approach emphasises low yields and precision harvest timing, ensuring that the 2018 vintage captured both full flavour and vibrant natural acidity. The fruit was vinified in traditional style—fermented in stainless steel to retain clarity and site expression—and the Spätlese designation reflects a later harvest with additional ripeness, but not to the point of residual over-sweetness. The result is a wine with generosity yet finesse.

Tasting Profile

Nose: Crystalline citrus—lime zest and lemon peel—meld with ripe white peach and a subtle note of pink grapefruit. A delicate slate/stone aroma surfaces, hinting at the vineyard’s terroir.
Palate: Medium-sweet but brisk in feel, the wine presents lemon curd, white nectarine and juicy green apple. Beneath the fruit richness lies crisp acidity and a fine mineral thread that runs through to the finish.
Finish: The finish is tightly wound yet inviting—peach skin and citrus pith linger, balanced by a chalky slate minerality and a clean, refreshing acidity that leaves the palate poised for another sip.

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