{"product_id":"klaus-peter-keller-kirchspiel-riesling-gg-grosses-gewachs-2008-075-l","title":"Klaus Peter Keller - Kirchspiel Riesling GG - Großes Gewächs   2008  - 0,75 l","description":"\u003cp\u003eKlaus Peter Keller’s 2008 Kirchspiel Riesling GG is a distinguished dry Riesling from one of Rheinhessen’s most celebrated vineyards. Classified as a Großes Gewächs, Germany’s highest category for dry estate wines, it combines ripe fruit, vibrant acidity and pronounced mineral character. Now mature, it offers a compelling expression of the Kirchspiel vineyard and the precision for which Keller’s wines are renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine shows a bright golden colour with youthful greenish reflections. Its complex bouquet opens with ripe peach, citrus fruit and subtle honey, complemented by the stony, mineral aromas characteristic of a great Riesling. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet elegant, with concentrated fruit balanced by refreshing acidity. A long, persistent finish reveals saline and mineral nuances.\n\nThe 2008 vintage has developed considerable complexity and is ready to enjoy when well stored, while its structure and acidity should allow it to develop further in a suitable cellar. Serve it in a large Riesling glass to allow its layered aromas to unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes were hand-harvested from the Kirchspiel vineyard in Rheinhessen, a renowned site known for its mineral-rich soils and favourable exposure. Following careful selection, the wine matured for approximately 12 months in oak barrels before bottling. This combination of meticulous harvesting, extended maturation and the vineyard’s distinctive terroir gives the wine both depth and a clear mineral identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe lightly chilled at around 10–12°C. The wine is an excellent match for refined fish dishes, shellfish, seafood and poultry, particularly preparations with creamy, citrus-based or lightly seasoned sauces. It can also be served as an aperitif or enjoyed on its own. Decanting is not essential, but a brief decant of 20–30 minutes may help reveal the wine’s full aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKlaus Peter Keller is one of Germany’s most highly regarded modern winegrowers, with his estate in Flörsheim-Dalsheim at the heart of Rheinhessen. His wines are celebrated internationally for their precision, longevity and ability to express individual vineyard sites. The Kirchspiel vineyard is among the estate’s most prestigious holdings, and its Rieslings are particularly valued for their balance of richness, freshness and finely defined minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Klaus Peter Keller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54617115787601,"sku":"GWCOM-AR000906","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/AR000906.png?v=1787089098","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/klaus-peter-keller-kirchspiel-riesling-gg-grosses-gewachs-2008-075-l","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}