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Founded in 1997, 18 days with around 60 events and approximately 6,500 guests – that’s the Rheingau Gourmet & Wein Festival, one of the most renowned gourmet festivals worldwide, held at Hotel Kronenshloesslichen in the small village of Hattenheim in the Rheingau, about 45 minutes away from Frankfurt by car.

World stars are showing up at the festival: around one third of all three-star chefs in the world have already made a guest appearance at this festival. Wine always plays a central role and what makes the events so special is that the winemakers or winery owners are always there in person to present their wines.

Saturday (March 1, 2206)’s dinner featured wines of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, 2ième Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux and Grosse Gewächs (Grand Cru) and Erste Gewächs (1ière Cru) Rieslings of three prominent German Riesling producers: Weingut Emrich-Schönleber (Nahe), Weingut Balthasar Ress (Rheingau) and Weingut Johannishof (Rheingau).

The wines were perfectly matched by a 5-course dinner prepared by 2-Michelin star chef Thorsten Bender (restaurant “Sein” in Karlsruhe).

Annette and I were seated at the table with Managing Director Nicolas Glumineau of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande and the owners/winemakers of the three Riesling estates.

The match Bordeaux and Riesling was perfect - two giants of the wine world met in perfect harmony.

Arriving

Reception

Seated at the Table with Managing Director Nicolas Glumineau of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande and the Owners/ Winemakers of the three Riesling Estates

We were seated at the main table with:

Managing Director Nicolas Glumineau of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande2ième Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux,

Owner and Winemaker Frank Schoenleber, Weingut Emrich-Schönleber, Nahe,

Technical Director Markus Roll, Weingut Balthasar Ress, Rheingau,

Owner and Weinmaker Jahannes Eser, Weingut Johannishof, Rheingau,

Markus del Monego, MW, Moderator

Giuseppe Lauria, Fine Wine Guide

Johanna Ullrich, Owner, Hotel Kronenschloesschen

HB Ullrich, Owner, Hotel Kronenschloesschen

Dinner

Champagne Roederer Collection 246

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Pre-deseet

Fifth

Coffee

Torsten Bender - Sein Karlsruhe 2 Stars Michelin

Thorsten Bender's creative cuisine certainly explains the popularity of this little restaurant nestled on a quiet residential street. The chef's distinctive style shines through in his technically accomplished, clearly structured dishes, into which he seamlessly incorporates Asian flavours. The power and intensity of the flavours are as impressive as the finesse and refreshing accents. Top-notch ingredients take centre stage, such as Icelandic ikejime char confit in ox marrow fat with roasted leek, leek ash, white Alba truffle and verjus sauce. The upscale interior has a chic, modern feel. You are looked after friendly and professionally – the chefs are also on hand to serve their dishes. The evening set menu consists of six to eight courses, with optional specials to add on. A vegetarian alternative is available by prior arrangement. Their "Midweek Special" comes in the form of a five-course surprise menu (available Wed, Thu and Sun evenings). At lunchtime, the four- to eight-course set menu can also be "upgraded" with extra dishes.

The Wines

After-party

Good Night: Zum Krug

We stayed at the lovely Hotel/ Restaurant Zum Krug, a stone's throw away from Zum Kronenschloesschen

Wine-pairing Lunch at Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, 2ième Grand Cru Classé, Appellation Pauillac, with Nicolas Glumineau, Managing Director - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France

See: Wine-pairing Lunch at Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, 2ième Grand Cru Classé, Appellation Pauillac, with Nicolas Glumineau, Managing Director - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France

Winery Tour and Tasting at Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, 2ième Grand Cru Classé, Appellation Pauillac, with Nicolas Glumineau, Managing Director - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France

Nicolas Glumineau of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande and Christian Schiller Tasting 16 Vintages with 24 Bordeaux Lovers in Washington DC. See: Massive (16 Vintages) Tasting of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande with MD/ Winemaker Nicolas Glumineau and Panos Kakaviatos in Washington DC, USA

Annette Schiller, Christian Schiller and Stefan Ress in the wineBank in Hattenheim in 2013

See: Annette Schiller, Christian Schiller and Stefan Ress in the wineBank in Hattenheim in 2013 during the: German Wine and Culture Tour by ombiasy, 2013. See: Tasting at Weingut Balthasar Ress, Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Stefan Ress, Germany