Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Sole meuniere
    Citrus lift and saline finish mirror brown butter and lemon on delicate fish.
  • Asparagus risotto
    Stony minerality plays against creamy rice; acid sharpens the green vegetable.
  • Roast chicken with thyme
    Yellow fruit weight stands up to roast poultry while racy acid refreshes.

History

Kirchspiel sits beside Morstein on the Westhofener limestone ridge; K. F. Groebe's Kirchspiel GG is bottled in small-batch format from old-vine parcels on the limestone-marl slope.

Facts

Producer
Weingut K. F. Groebe · 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 35 to 55 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 20 from vintage
First vintage
2003
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Kirchspiel Riesling Grosses Gewaechs

What does Kirchspiel Riesling Grosses Gewaechs from K. F. Groebe taste like?

Lifted citrus, white stone fruit and stony mineral. Full-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.

When should I drink Kirchspiel Riesling Grosses Gewaechs from K. F. Groebe?

Drink 5 to 20 years from vintage. Young bottles benefit from 30 minutes of decanting.

Where is Kirchspiel Riesling Grosses Gewaechs from K. F. Groebe made?

From the Westhofener Kirchspiel VDP.Grosse Lage, a limestone-marl slope beside Morstein in the Wonnegau.

What food pairs with Kirchspiel Riesling Grosses Gewaechs from K. F. Groebe?

Sole meuniere, asparagus risotto and roast chicken with thyme. The cuvee suits delicate fish, green vegetables and white meats.

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