Karl Pfaffmann Kirchenstück Riesling Selection trocken

Consistent with previous notes. Touch of residual sugar and relatively high alcohol (12.5%), which means quite ripe grapes. Not out of balance though.

Today I liked this more than last time around. Slight petrol on the nose, but combined with some white and citrussy fruits in the background. Good fruit and good balance.

As always, the Karl Pfaffmann’s selection wines never disappoint. Sourced from the sandy loess soils of the small Kirchenstück vineyard (located in the village of Nußdorf, three kilometers north of the city of Landau), this Riesling wine presents itself with a brilliant pale straw-yellow color and an expressive nose revealing aromas of lilies, peach, apples, lemon zest and lots of herbal tones. The medium- to full-bodied palate offers opulent yellow stone and citrus fruit, an excellent balance and quite a …

Fruity, well-balanced dry Pfalz Riesling, a selection of the best grapes of the Silberberg vineyard (loam and loess soils, located in the village of Walsheim, about three kilometers north of the city of Landau). Maturation: five months on the fine lees. Color: bright straw-yellow with some silver reflections. Bouquet: seductive scents of peach, gooseberry, green apple, accompanied by delicate floral and mineral nuances. On the palate: a harmonious wine dominated by vivid stone and citrus fruit supported by a refreshing …

Uninspiring nose but Riesling typicity, slightly frizzante, touch of residual sugar, good balance, some bitterness in the finish.