Wittmann Riesling Westhofener Kirchspiel Grosses Gewächs 2023
White
Rheinhessen, Germany
8.8
WineSaint
Wet stone and crushed chalk lead, with white herbs and lemon pith close behind, the nose is focused and precise without being austere. On the palate, citrus and mineral notes lock together tightly, the acidity firm and driving, with just enough creamy texture to soften the edges without losing the wine's essential lean character. This is Kirchspiel at its most composed: concentrated, pure, and built to last. Drink 2027–2035.
wet stonelemon pithwhite herbscream
Label
Wittmann
→One of Rheinhessen's benchmark estates, Wittmann works the limestone and loess slopes around Westhofen to produce dry Rieslings of real precision and age-worthiness, with a strong lineup of Grosse Gewächse from some of the region's most compelling sites.