Riesling „Maikammer Kirchenstück“ 2024

Wine Description for Riesling „Maikammer Kirchenstück“ 2024 by M. Schädler – Steffen Mugler

Character

Steffen Mugler from Weingut M. Schädler presents with this Riesling from the Maikammer Kirchenstück a classic representative of South Palatinate Riesling culture. The vineyard site Kirchenstück counts among Maikammer’s esteemed vineyards and produces wines with pronounced site character. At moderate 12.0% alcohol and minimal residual sweetness, this is a dry, straightforward Riesling that prioritises precision over opulence – a deliberate choice for elegance and drinkability.

Terroir & Origin

Maikammer lies at the foot of the Haardt Mountains in South Palatinate, one of Germany’s warmest wine regions. The Kirchenstück benefits from chalky soils and a sheltered hillside position that lends the Riesling mineral depth and structure. The Palatinate, often called the „Tuscany of Germany“, offers ideal conditions for ripe yet tension-filled Rieslings. The 2024 vintage should be shaped by climatic conditions that combine fresh acidity with physiological ripeness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Riesling is the queen of German grape varieties and finds in the Palatinate one of its most expressive homelands. Steffen Mugler works at Weingut M. Schädler with respect for tradition and clear focus on site character. The dry vinification underscores the natural acid structure of the Riesling and allows fruit and minerality to shine unadorned. Such wines are an expression of a modern, purist approach that lets the vineyard speak.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A versatile table companion: excellent with Flammkuchen, asparagus with Hollandaise sauce or pan-fried char. The lively acidity harmonises with goat’s cheese, prawns or Asian dishes with lemongrass. Also on its own, as an aperitif on the terrace, this Riesling shows its strengths – unpretentious, refreshing, honest.