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Westhofen Kirchspiel Riesling Trocken GG 2022 Keller

Original price was: 158,00 €.Current price is: 147,70 €.

Year	2022
Manufacturer	Klaus Keller
Typology	White Wine
Format	75 Cl
Origin	Germany
Grape Variety	Riesling
Label	Indigenous Yeast, Legendary, Wood

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Description
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Westhofen Kirchspiel Riesling Trocken GG 2022 Keller

Overview

The Westhofen Kirchspiel Riesling Trocken GG 2022 Keller is one of Rheinhessen’s finest expressions of dry Riesling, coming from the renowned Kirchspiel vineyard. The cru, famous for its calcareous soils and optimal southeast exposure, produces wines of extraordinary finesse, elegance, and minerality. The 2022 vintage, marked by a temperate spring and a balanced summer, yielded healthy and perfectly ripe grapes, resulting in a Riesling fresh, vibrant, and harmonious, already enjoyable but destined to develop beautifully over the coming years.

History

The Kirchspiel vineyard has a centuries-long tradition, carefully maintained by the Keller family since 1789. This vineyard is considered one of Westhofen’s best, thanks to its natural amphitheater protecting the vines and the ideal drainage of calcareous soils. Its classification as a Grosses Gewächs (GG) confirms its status among Germany’s top vineyard sites. The 2022 vintage produced grapes with perfect balance of acidity, sugar, and aromatic ripeness, giving rise to a Riesling clean, mineral, and highly elegant.

Vineyard Philosophy

Vineyard management follows handcrafted and sustainable principles, with manual harvesting and careful interventions to preserve fruit and soil health. The calcareous soils provide tension and salinity, while the exposure ensures uniform ripening. The 2022 vintage emphasized natural acidity, aromatic freshness, and longevity, essential for a highly precise Riesling.

Winemaking Approach

In the cellar, Keller employs natural, fruit-driven winemaking techniques. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and large neutral oak casks, preserving the purity of the terroir and variety. Several months of aging allow the wine to develop structure, complexity, and aromatic finesse. Sulphur is used minimally to ensure authenticity and faithful expression of the Kirchspiel terroir.

Tasting Notes

Color: luminous straw-yellow with golden highlights.
Nose: intense and refined, with ripe citrus, yellow peach, lime, aromatic herbs, and flinty minerality.
Palate: dry, vertical, and vibrant, with fresh, bright acidity, full structure, and a long, saline, persistent finish. A Riesling already enjoyable, but with great aging potential.

Pairings

Pairs beautifully with shellfish, raw fish, sushi and sashimi, delicate white meats, spiced dishes, and mature cheeses. Also excellent as a meditation wine, to be enjoyed slowly to appreciate all the nuances of the Kirchspiel terroir.

Technical Sheet

Grape variety: 100% Riesling
Vintage: 2022
Alcohol: approx. 13%
Format: 75 cl
Classification: Grosses Gewächs (GG) – VDP Grosse Lage
Vinification: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in steel and large casks
Aging: several months in steel and large neutral oak casks
Philosophy: artisanal, indigenous yeasts, minimal sulphur
Additional notes: contains sulphites
Serving temperature: 11–13°C

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Klaus Keller and the Excellence of German Riesling

Klaus Keller is the renowned winemaker behind Weingut Keller, one of the most prestigious wineries in Rheinhessen, famous for producing some of the world’s finest Rieslings. The Keller name is synonymous with wines of extraordinary purity, depth, and elegance, capable of competing with the great Burgundy Grand Crus.

The History of Weingut Keller

The winery’s origins date back to the 18th century, when the Keller family settled in Flörsheim-Dalsheim, in the heart of Rheinhessen. However, it was under Klaus Keller and later his son Klaus-Peter Keller that the estate reached the pinnacle of excellence, becoming a global benchmark for dry Rieslings.

Klaus Keller spent decades meticulously selecting vineyards and enhancing the terroir, drawing inspiration from Burgundian traditions to craft wines of remarkable longevity, complexity, and vibrancy.

The Terroir and Iconic Vineyards

Weingut Keller owns parcels in the most prestigious areas of Rheinhessen, with soils rich in limestone, slate, and marl, ideal for producing expressive, mineral-driven Rieslings. Some of the most renowned vineyards include:

G-Max – The rarest and most legendary Riesling from the estate, of unparalleled quality.
Abtserde – Known for its finesse and aging potential.
Hubacker – A powerful and structured Riesling.
Kirchspiel – Elegant, with a vibrant acidity.
Morstein – Famous for its intense minerality.

Winemaking Philosophy

Klaus Keller and his son Klaus-Peter have always prioritized terroir expression, using sustainable viticulture and a hands-off, artisanal approach in the cellar.

Their Rieslings, especially in trocken (dry) and Grosses Gewächs (GG) styles, are known for their crystalline fruit, lively acidity, and incredible depth.

Klaus Keller’s Legacy

Today, Klaus Keller is a respected and celebrated figure in the wine world. His legacy is carried on by his son Klaus-Peter Keller, who continues to craft extraordinary wines, highly sought after by collectors and wine lovers worldwide.

Weingut Keller is often referred to as the “DRC of Germany”, a comparison to the legendary Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, emphasizing the level of excellence achieved by the Keller family in the wine world.