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Kirchenstück Riesling Grosses Gewächs

Kirchenstück Riesling Grosses Gewächs

Kirchenstck Riesling Grosses Gewchs

Variety: Riesling • Region: Pfalz • Vineyard: Forster Kirchenstück • Soil Type: Sandy clay, clay marl, loam, limestone rubble, basalt • Fermentation & Élevage: Spontaneous fermentation in 500L barrels, left on the gross lees for 24 months

Forster Kirchenstück:
A particularly unique microclimate distinguishes the Kirchsenstück. The site is directly adjacent to the Forster Church (Kirche is German for church) and is surrounded by a knee-high sandstone wall. The warmth radiated from these constructions benefits the vines. They also direct airflow into the vineyard creating a warm, dry air current that drives out moisture and cold in the evening. The east to southeast facing vineyard is located at 120 to 140 metres a.s.l. and has a gentle 5 to 10 % slope gradient. The soils of the GL KIRCHENSTÜCK are diverse and vary from basalt and sandstone to limestone rubble and clay with a thick lay1er of clay in the middle section and a water-storing limestone plate two metres under the surface.

Info

Producer:
von Winning
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Germany
Region:
Pfalz
Appellation:
Pfalz
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

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Full Bottle DE-VWN-14-22 6/750ml

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Press & Reviews

Wine Advocate
Score
97
Date
2024-10-31
"The yellow-golden colored 2022 Forster Kirchenstück Riesling GG VDP.Grosse Lage combines ripe and almost tropical (mango) fruit with delicate oak and fresh phenolic as well as lemon aromas. Full-bodied, rich and very dense on the palate, this is an intense and powerful yet fine and elegant Riesling that doesn't have the drive and drama of the Pechstein but the richness and solemness of a great, refined and persistently salty wine. This is an impressive Kirchenstück that combines power and intensity with finesse and rejuvenating salinity. 13% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in July 2024."
Vinous
Score
93-95
Date
2023-12-22
"The 2022 Riesling Forster Kirchenstück Grosses Gewächs was drawn from used tonneau and is the first sample still showing some reduction. Underneath, a pure tone of Amalfi lemon emerges. The creamy palate, for now, propels paler lemon, but the riper overtone still sets an accent. Slight astringency, very fine, coats the mouth and lemony freshness, and oak phenolics make for a long finish. Bone-dry"
Wine Enthusiast
Score
93
Date
2025-07-01
"This exceptionally crafted wine is rich and expressive, showcasing layers of complex fruit and floral notes. The vibrant acid­ity provides perfect balance, lifting the flavors and enhancing its elegance. With a long, lingering finish that invites meditation, it stands as a stellar example of the region™s potential. Skurnik Wines, Inc. "A.Z."
Jancis Robinson
Score
17+
Date
2023-09-19
"Cask sample. Tropical fruit aromas wave hello before moving to the edges. Lithe momentum of pomelo and rosemary flavors. Fine chalky finesse. Gorgeous blend of fruit and refined herbaceousness with just enough contours to enhance the stony structure common to wines from this prized site. PS"

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2024
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2025-09-25
"Both intensely spicy and seriously smoky from long maturation on the lees, this is a daring and dramatic expression of the legendary Kirchenstuck site. Striking herbal freshness that gives this terrific drive on the compact, medium- to full-bodied palate. Very long licorice, candied orange and spicy finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink from release."
2024
Vinous
Score
91-93
Date
2025-09-11
"The 2024 Riesling Forster Kirchenstück Grosses Gewächs fermented in tonneaux and barrique. Subtle stone fruit suggests apricot and white peach on the nose, wrapped in a slight smokiness. The palate has lasting fill, creaminess, peachy smoothness and lemon pith. Bone-dry"
2023
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2024-09-12
"The complex nose of peach chutney and flint pulls you into this at first seemingly light but actually very well-structured wine. The lively acidity keeps this bright and animating on the medium-bodied palate. Long, elegant finish with a delicacy that™s delightful. Drink from release."
2023
Vinous
Score
94-96
Date
2024-09-03
"The 2023 Forster Kirchenstück Grosses Gewächs unites creaminess, ripe lemon and gentle smoke on the nose. The palate is sonorous with white clouds of oaky, subtle smoke, blending with ripe Mirabelle and bright, lemony juiciness. Ripe, pure, pristine Mirabelle flesh shines on the finish"slender, mouthwatering, pristine and long. (Bone-dry)"
2023
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2026-04-15
"Intense and concentrated, this Riesling is flush with persimmon, dried apple and salted plum notes, with generous garnishes of crushed spices and Chinese red tea. Turned earth and mushroom flavors give this a deep umami character and delicious, savory grounding. Fabulous now and shows the power and energy for a long life ahead. Drink now through 2038.-K.B."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2018-06-29
James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2017-11-30