2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
Total Acidity 7.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification G.C.
Region Pfalz
Soil Basalt rock with dense clay and sand layers
Orientation Southeast-Facing Slope
Harvest Dates Estate Riesling harvest began in early September 2024 and concluded on 1 October 2024
Vine Age Kirchenstück parcel planted in 1985
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing Following Selective Hand Harvest Of Healthy, Fully Ripe Grapes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The Forst site covers 4 hectares and the producer reports a 0.5-hectare holding. The producer describes its vineyard management as biodynamic.
Tasting Notes Expressive, with moderate alcohol, good acidity structure and pronounced mineral pressure
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.7%
Residual Sugar 0.7 g/L
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification G.C.
Region Pfalz
Vine Age Kirchenstück parcel replanted in 1985
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Diam 30 Cork
Production Details The importer reports a 0.54-hectare producer holding in Kirchenstück, replanted in 1985, and identifies the 2023 wine as made from biodynamically grown grapes.
Tasting Notes Stuart Pigott (July 2024) described dense yellow fruit, flint, a full-bodied but compact and precise palate, and a very long mineral finish. Stephan Reinhardt (January 2025) described lemon chutney, ginger, jalapeño and yeasty aromas, concentrated fruit, fine tannins, salinity and a long, complex finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification G.C.
Region Pfalz
Vine Age Kirchenstück parcel replanted in 1985
Fermentation Vessels Large neutral oak
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Neutral oak
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The importer reports a 0.54-hectare Kirchenstück holding, replanted in 1985, with biodynamically grown grapes, wild fermentation in large neutral oak and very limited production.
Tasting Notes Robert Parker, tasting at the domaine in November 2023, described apricot and iodine aromas, a full-bodied, deep and rich palate, tension, refinement and persistent salinity. Stuart Pigott, July 2023, emphasized grace, filigree texture and an exceptionally long finish.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Weinstraße 65,67157 Wachenheim a.d.W.
Phone
+49 (0)6322/95330
Email
Owner
Bettina Bürklin-von Guradze
Cellarmaster
Nicolla Libelli