Mainz: WineWalk in the Shadow of the Cathedral
Discover Mainz off the beaten tourist track around the cathedral, with professional wine tasting and 4 special regional wines. Classics, but surprisingly retold.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Poached chicken with leeks
Floral lift and yellow fruit suit poached white meat while acid refreshes. -
Pan-seared sea bream
Saline mineral finish mirrors the delicate fish and lemon. -
Goat cheese
Stony minerality plays against tangy chevre.
History
Kirchenstueck is the village-side Lage at Hohen-Suelzen surrounding the church; Battenfeld-Spanier farms biodynamically here and bottles a separate Grosses Gewaechs distinct from Frauenberg.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Aged in traditional large oak Stueckfass casks of about 1,200 litres
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 40 to 65 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Kirchenstueck Riesling Grosses Gewaechs
What does Kirchenstueck Riesling Grosses Gewaechs taste like?
Floral lift, yellow fruit and stony minerality with a saline finish. Full-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Kirchenstueck Riesling Grosses Gewaechs?
Drink 5 to 18 years from vintage. Young bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting.
Where is Kirchenstueck Riesling Grosses Gewaechs made?
From the Hohen-Suelzener Kirchenstueck VDP.Grosse Lage, the calcareous village-side parcel around the church, biodynamically farmed by Battenfeld-Spanier.
What food pairs with Kirchenstueck Riesling Grosses Gewaechs?
Poached chicken with leeks, pan-seared sea bream and goat cheese. The cuvee suits delicate white meats, white fish and fresh cheeses.
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