An exceptional site :
Situated on the northern outskirts of the town of Barr, the Kirchberg extends over 40,63 ha of the Vosges foothills to the east of the Champ-du-Feu massif, at an elevation ranging from 215 to 315 metres, with a beautiful southeast exposure. From a geological point of view, the Kirchberg is located on the Barr field of faults zone where the Mid-Jurassic limestones and marls outcrop, partially topped by Tertiary conglomerate. These layers from different ages however produce rather similar soils of calcareous marls with limestone rubble or pebbles.
Favoured varietals :
Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Tokay Pinot Gris are particularly favourably suited.
Within living memory...
A vineyard which has been greatly appreciated since 1760, it owes its name to the Kirchberg hill, on whose slope was built the Chapel of St Martin.
Typical characteristics :
Kirchberg Grand Cru wines reveal great nobility. Less precocious than those of other vineyards, they need time to fully develop the impressive body, delicate fruit and spicy flavours which are characteristic of calcareous marl soils. They age extremely well.
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