Weingut Keller Kirchspiel Riesling GG 2024

Westhofener Kirchspiel is one of Rheinhessen’s historic vineyard sites, first documented in 1348. Keller’s parcel sits high on the east-facing, amphitheatre-like slope, where the vines benefit from shelter from cold winds and soils of clay marl over hard limestone. The Grosses Gewächs comes exclusively from Keller’s oldest vines, planted in 1964, giving this cuvée an extraordinary combination of depth and finesse. The 2024 was produced in almost “homeopathic” quantities, making an already highly sought-after Keller GG exceptionally difficult to find.

Bone-dry and intensely focused, the 2024 shows the distinctive coolness of Kirchspiel rather than overt ripeness. Lemon balm, grapefruit, green herbs and ripe Mirabelle lead into a taut, energetic palate where chalky limestone and vibrant acidity provide the framework. Made with low yields, rigorous hand selection and traditional maturation in a 1,200-litre German oak Stückfass, it is precise, saline and remarkably persistent, with the concentration and balance to evolve for many years in bottle.