Parker about Kirchspiel Riesling Großes Gewächs 2006
The 2006 Westhofener Kirchspiel Riesling Grosses Gewachs leads with musky floral notes, high-toned almond, and piquant peach kernel; displays toasty nuttiness along with generously juicy citrus and peach fruit (and persistent floral perfume) on an opulent, texturally-refined palate; and finishes with persistent muskiness and rich fruit, seemingly just hinting at sweetness (even though there are under eight grams of sugar) but with offsetting and haunting piquancy. Amusingly, given its name, this puts one in mind of Forster Kirchenstucco in its exotic decadence.
Description
Land | Germany |
Region | Rhenish Hesse |
Rebsorten | Riesling 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.50% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | White |
Inverkehrbringer | Weingut Keller, Bahnhofstrasse 1, 67592 Florsheim-Dalsheim, Germany |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Do not decant 8-10°C |
Parker Punkte | 91 |
Jahrgang | 2006 |
Rhenish Hesse, Germany 🇩🇪
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Kirchspiel Riesling Großes Gewächs 2006

The Kirchspiel Riesling Großes Gewächs 2006 from Keller is an outstanding wine that captures the characteristics of its vintage and the special features of the Kirchspiel vineyard in a fascinating way.
Visually, this Riesling presents itself with a brilliant golden hue in the glass, indicating its maturity and complexity. On the nose, it unfolds a tantalizing array of aromas: ripe stone fruits like juicy peaches and sun-ripened apricots mingle with refreshing citrus notes and a subtle mineral presence that reflects the terroir of the Kirchspiel vineyard.
On the palate, this wine is extremely balanced and appealing. A lively acidity lends it structure and freshness, while the fruity nuances are in perfect harmony with the mineral depth. Every sip of this wine tells the story of a wine that was lovingly cultivated in the vineyard and vinified with a masterful hand in the cellar.
Keller's Kirchspiel Riesling Großes Gewächs 2006 embodies excellent wine quality and promises a fascinating sensory experience. Its ability to gain complexity and finesse with age makes it a wine that offers the highest level of enjoyment and sensory pleasure both now and in the future.