In the glass
What it pairs with
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Veal Schnitzel with lemon
Citrus drive cuts breaded veal richness while mineral palate refreshes. -
White asparagus with hollandaise
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Mineral palate lifts buttery hollandaise; acid balances herbal Spargel.
How to serve Laumersheimer Kirschgarten Riesling GG
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Veal Schnitzel with lemon, White asparagus with hollandaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Kirschgarten is the Mittelhaardt-North Grosse Lage shared by Knipser and Philipp Kuhn at Laumersheim; Kuhn joined VDP in 2008 and works the parcel as a flagship dry Riesling.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Philipp Kuhn
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Pfalz
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 40 to 60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 22 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Laumersheimer Kirschgarten Riesling GG
What does Laumersheimer Kirschgarten Riesling GG taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Philipp Kuhn's dry Grosses Gewachs from the Laumersheimer Kirschgarten: ripe yellow stone fruit, mineral lift and a long savoury close.
When should I drink Laumersheimer Kirschgarten Riesling GG?
Drink 5 to 22 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Laumersheimer Kirschgarten Riesling GG?
Veal Schnitzel with lemon is the canonical pairing; White asparagus with hollandaise is the other strong match. Citrus drive cuts breaded veal richness while mineral palate refreshes.
Is Laumersheimer Kirschgarten Riesling GG vegan?
No — the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Laumersheimer Kirschgarten Riesling GG?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Pfalz.