2022 Deutzerhof Heimersheimer Chardonnay

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The great Deutzerhof winery is located far away from the hustle and bustle of the Ahr-Rotwein-Straße, in the middle of the vineyards of Mönchberg, on the edge of Mayschoss an der Ahr. Deutzerhof was first mentioned in 1574 as a winery in Mayschoss. In 1980, Wolfgang Hehle moved to the current location, near the Mönchberg vineyards.

The Ahr Valley in northern Rhineland-Palatinate is one of the most recognized and emerging (red) wine growing areas in Germany. About 85% of the vineyard area is used for the cultivation of first-class red wines. The mix of grape varieties at Deutzerhof reflects this. 72% of Deutzerhof's vineyards consist of Pinot Noir, 13% of Frühburgunder, 1% of Dornfelder and 1% of Portugier. The white varieties Riesling and Chardonnay have a share of 10% and 2% respectively. Of the red grape varieties, the majority are Pinot Noir or Spätburgunder and Deutzerhof is the undisputed expert of this king of grapes.

The Chardonnay grape is found all over the world. Usually it is heavily processed with new wood, giving it a broad character and very buttery flavors and aromas. The fine fruit notes and delicate acidity are often lost. In 1991, Wolfgang Hehle was the first to take the opportunity to grow Chardonnay in the Ahr Valley. In the vineyards in Lohrsdorf, Chardonnay grows on loess soil, which lies on slate weathering rock and has a light lime content. In accordance with the Deutzer Hof principle “class instead of mass”, the Chardonnay has a yield of only 45 hl / ha. The must is only stored in the new oak barrels during the slow fermentation of 4-6 weeks.

The Heimersheimer Chardonnay is golden yellow in color and has been aged in new oak casks for 60 days. Then in stainless steel barrels so that the wine retains its freshness. The wine has a good balance between ripe fruit, fine acidity and a nice wood note. The wine is already showing itself very nicely. Full, round flavors of pineapple and citrus and a wonderfully balanced wood touch make the wine even more complex.

Specifications

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Type of Wine White
Country Germany
Region Ahr
Winery Deutzerhof
Grape Chardonnay
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2022
Drinking as of 2024
Drinking till 2028
Alcohol % 12
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
James Suckling rating 92
Tasting Profiles Droog, Fris, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Rond, Wit fruit
Drink moments Barbecue, Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag

Professional Reviews

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James Suckling

92

Wijnhuis

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Deutzerhof is located in the German Ahrtal, just over an hour's drive from Venlo. The beautiful mountains with terraces on which the vines are planted form a fantastic backdrop. The slate soil of the Ahr Mountains gives the wines their special character.

The wine company that we now call Deutzerhof was founded in 1574 by Caspar Cossmann. In 1868, his successors joined the very first wine cooperative in the world. In 1952, Alfred Cossmann decided to leave the cooperative and to grow grapes independently again and to market his wines. At that time he owned 2.5 hectares in and around Mayschoss.

In 1977 his only daughter Hella married the baker's son Wolfgang Hehle. Wolfgang had no winemaking experience and was apprenticed to his father-in-law. In 1982 Wolfgang graduated as a wine master and in 1980 the new and current wine company was built. Because there were no successors from the Crossmann family, it was decided to continue the company under the name Deutzerhof.

Wolfgang decided to focus on quality wines. His efforts were rewarded in 1992 with the 'Deutschen Rotweinpreis' from wine magazine Vinum for his 'Caspar C'. In 1994 Deutzerhof was included in the list of VDP wine companies, making it one of the best 100 German wine companies. From that moment on, Germany discovered its wines and top ratings followed, including 4 grapes in the German Gault&Millau guide, 4 stars from Eichelmann, 3.5 stars from Vinum and 93 points from Falstaff.

The company is now led by Hans-Jorg Luchau and Christoph Hoffmann. The current bottle production is 35,000 to 40,000 bottles per year. Part is exported, most goes to the German market.

Deutzerhof has stood for quality and characterful wines for years and is well worth a visit. The philosophy of Deutzerhof is that wine is made in a natural and traditional way. This also applies to plantings in and around the vineyards, where herbs and grasses grow between the vines.

The starting point for the harvest is that the grapes have a good balance between sugar and acids. Picking is done manually and in phases. Vinification is done naturally with spontaneous fermentation and the use of new and old oak barrels for maturation provides the individual terroir taste of Deutzerhof. The result is characterful, unique and high-quality wines of the classic type, which are so characteristic of Deutzerhof.

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