In the glass
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
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Plateau de fruits de mer
Limestone Riesling against shellfish. -
Choucroute garnie
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Riesling acid for pork-and-kraut. -
Aged Comte
Crystalline cheese for the wine's stone and salt.
How to serve Vincent Stoeffler Kirchberg de Barr Riesling
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1990 — First Stoeffler Kirchberg de Barr Riesling Grand Cru bottling
- 2005 — Estate begins biodynamic conversion
- 2022 — Kirchberg de Barr opens to Pinot Noir Grand Cru under new Alsace decree
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Vincent Stoeffler
- 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.