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Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lemon peel, white peach, wet limestone, white flower

Palate: yellow apple, candied lemon, salt, spice

Stoeffler's Kirchberg de Barr Riesling from limestone slopes around Barr. Biodynamic, dry, with the cru's clay-limestone weight.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Munster Local tradition French Wikipedia says Munster goes with Riesling, though above all with Gewurztraminer. A dry Riesling's acidity cuts the creamy paste and the pungency of the washed rind without adding sweetness. Bargkass Our pick Bargkass is mild and low in salt, tasting of hay and fresh grass. A dry Riesling's acidity lifts the supple, melting paste without covering its gentle summer-pasture flavour.

How to serve Vincent Stoeffler Kirchberg de Barr Riesling

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Plateau de fruits de mer, Choucroute garnie, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Stoeffler's Kirchberg de Barr Riesling is one of the maison's flagship Grand Crus. Biodynamic since 2005.

  1. 1990First Stoeffler Kirchberg de Barr Riesling Grand Cru bottling
  2. 2005Estate begins biodynamic conversion
  3. 2022Kirchberg de Barr opens to Pinot Noir Grand Cru under new Alsace decree

Facts

Producer
Domaine Vincent Stoeffler · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling (100%)
Classification
Alsace Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr
Oak
Large old foudre; no new oak
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 28 to 42 at retail
Drinking window
5-20 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Vincent Stoeffler Kirchberg de Barr Riesling

What does Vincent Stoeffler Kirchberg de Barr Riesling taste like?

On the nose, lemon peel, white peach, wet limestone, white flower. On the palate, yellow apple, candied lemon, salt, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Stoeffler's Kirchberg de Barr Riesling from limestone slopes around Barr. Biodynamic, dry, with the cru's clay-limestone weight.

When should I drink Vincent Stoeffler Kirchberg de Barr Riesling?

Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Vincent Stoeffler Kirchberg de Barr Riesling?

Plateau de fruits de mer is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Choucroute garnie and Aged Comte. Limestone Riesling against shellfish.

What grapes are in Vincent Stoeffler Kirchberg de Barr Riesling?

The blend is Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr.

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