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Weingut Groebe Riesling Grosses Gewachs Westhofen Kirchspiel 2023

$9499

The wine that rivals top white Burgundy from one of Rheinhessen's hallowed sites. The Groebe family has farmed Westhofen since the 13th century, and Fritz Groebe now works it organically, with spontaneous fermentation and thoughtful elevage in neutral oak and steel. Kirchspiel is a Grosses Gewachs grand cru, the estate's most profound dry Riesling, all depth, tension and chalky precision. Fritz is close friends with Klaus-Peter Keller, who recommends Groebe as a producer to watch, and this bottling shows exactly why. Give it time; it will reward years in the cellar.

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Antonio Galloni

96 points

"The 2023 Riesling Westhofener Kirchspiel Grosses Gewächs has the merest touch of flint on its full-fruited nose, uniting ripe, juicy Reine Clade plum, white and yellow peach and a wonderfully herbal frisson of wild bittercress and chervil. The palate is full of that pale, juicy stone fruit, framed by green and yellow citrus. This is abundant and exuberant but so well channeled by lemon and grippy pithiness. It’s full of energy, fill and tartness." —Anne Krebiehl MW

More about Weingut Groebe

Westhofen is one of Rheinhessen’s quiet treasures. Its limestone soils have always been capable of greatness. But only in the past two decades — as the region shifted from bulk wine to meticulous farming and site-driven bottlings — have they begun to get the attention they deserve. Among the producers leading that charge is Weingut Groebe.

The Groebe family has farmed here since the 13th century, but it’s Fritz Groebe who’s brought the estate to new heights. His farming is organic, his fermentation spontaneous, and his élevage thoughtful — a mix of large neutral oak and stainless steel that preserves Riesling’s clarity while giving it a subtle texture. The wines show that perfect Rheinhessen paradox: generous fruit framed by chalky precision.

You should also know that Groebe is connected to one of Germany’s most famous names. Fritz is close friends with Klaus-Peter Keller, and Keller himself has recommended Groebe as a producer to watch. For anyone who’s fallen in love with Keller’s crystalline style but craves something more accessible, Groebe offers a thrilling alternative from the same hallowed terroir.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Riesling

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Biodynamic

  • Style

    Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast chicken, lobster, pork loin, creamy risotto, or aged Comte.

Tasting Profile

Stone fruit, citrus, herbs and deep chalky minerality. Full-bodied and dry with vibrant acidity, real depth, and a long, mineral finish.

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