Rare Provenance - Unexpected Cellar Discovery: 6 Bottles of 2004 Dönnhoff Grauburgunder Trocken (Pinot Gris), Nahe - NO RESERVE PRICE! An exceptional opportunity to acquire these bottles of mature Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) from the world-renowned, VDP-member Weingut Hermann Dönnhoff in the Nahe region of Germany. This lot is distinguished by its impeccable provenance, having been purchased directly from the estate in May 2005 and stored ever since under optimal, professional cellar conditions by OHMS Connoisseur's Choice. This direct-from-winery sourcing guarantees authenticity and perfect handling. I found it hidden in the OHMS wine cellar in mid September, very positive surprise. Burgundy shape of bottle made me confuse it with other wine earlier. Eine kliene uberaschung! The Producer: Weingut Hermann Dönnhoff The Dönnhoff family has been farming in the Nahe since 1761, establishing a reputation for German excellence over the last century. Dönnhoff is regarded as a benchmark producer, celebrated for expressing the unique minerality of the Nahe's diverse soils. VDP Membership: Dönnhoff is a proud member of the VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter), Germany's exclusive association of around 200 elite producers. The VDP’s strict quality standards—focusing on low yields, sustainable practices, and classification by terroir—guarantee the highest level of craftsmanship, symbolized by the VDP Eagle on the capsule. The estate is globally recognized, notably holding multiple 100-point scores from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate for its most profound Riesling wines, a testament to the absolute commitment to quality across their entire range. The Wine & Vintage: 2004 Grauburgunder Trocken This is an elegant, bone-dry example of Grauburgunder from a producer known for setting the quality standard for all white varieties. * Critic Scores: The 2004 vintage of Dönnhoff's Grauburgunder was rated 83 Points by the esteemed German wine guide Gault-Millau, reflecting its high quality for an estate wine in a classically structured vintage. * The 2004 Vintage (Nahe/Germany): The 2004 vintage was rated as Very Good to Excellent overall, particularly praised for producing classically balanced, elegant, and crisp wines with excellent acid structure. This profile gives the wines great longevity. * Tasting & Drinking Window: Having been aged perfectly, this wine is currently in its prime. Expect mature notes of dried orchard fruit, subtle honeyed complexity, and savory minerality, all framed by that classic 2004 freshness. This mature Grauburgunder is ready to drink now but will hold well for several more years. Condition and Provenance The rarity of this lot is amplified by its condition: * Pristine Condition: All three bottles feature pristine labels and capsules, consistent with perfect cellar storage. * High Fill Level: The fill levels are excellent, noted at the very top of the shoulder (high-neck), confirming outstanding long-term cellaring. * Impeccable Provenance: Shipped directly from Weingut Dönnhoff in May 2005 to the temperature- and humidity-controlled OHMS Connoisseur's Choice professional wine cellar, guaranteeing a faultless storage history from day one. Key Details: * Winery: Weingut Hermann Dönnhoff (VDP Member) * Vintage: 2004 (Excellent, classic vintage) * Region: Nahe, Germany * Variety: Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) * Style: Trocken (Dry) * Bottles: 3 x 0.75L A must-have for collectors of top German wines. Place your bid on this perfectly preserved piece of Nahe history!