Amazingly, all these wines, tasted one against the other, seemed just about equal in overall quality (the slightest of nods to Dönnhoff). It will be interesting with time to go back and see how they show.
Dr. CRUSIUS
2017 (Schlossböckelheim) Felsenberg Riesling GG
Nervy apricot nose. Apricot, light on palate, calm, long. 92+/A
2017 (Schlossböckelheim) Kupfergrube Riesling GG
Floral, peach blossom nose. Medium-light but good breadth; cassis fruit. 92(+)/A
DÖNNHOFF
2017 (Schlossböckelheim) Felsenberg “Felsentürmchen" Riesling GG
Elegant, pure, firm, good acidity, dark berries. 93/A
Gut HERMANNSBERG
2017 (Schlossböckelheim) Felsenberg Riesling GG
Quite tight, but there is focus here to fruit. Needs time. 92+/A
2016 (Schlossböckelheim) Kupfergrube Riesling GG
Mineral, pure, medium-light, stony; classic. 92+/A
SCHÄFER-FRÖHLICH
2017 (Schlossböckelheim) Felsenberg Riesling GG
Rather calm for a Schäfer-Fröhlich wine, blackberry and apricot fruit. round, long. 92+/A
2017 (Schlossböckelheim) Kupfergrube Riesling GG
Cassis nose and mouth; medium-weight, good energy. 92+/A