Willm Riesling

The 2023 Willm Kirchberg de Barr Riesling shows a lush straw color with a subtle green glint and opens with aromas of delicate spices and freshly cut apple slices. On the palate, it delivers layered flavors of ripe apple, dried earth, and gentle mineral tones, all carried by a poised and elegant structure. This expressive Grand Cru Riesling shines alongside Alsace’s classic Poulet à l’Alsacienne—a richly aromatic roast chicken prepared with onions, garlic, mushrooms, bacon lardons, and a splash of Riesling, then slow-roasted until the meat is tender and the pan juices deeply savory. The dish’s rustic comfort and lightly creamy, wine-infused flavors harmonize beautifully with the Riesling’s apple purity and earthy minerality. (Tasted: November 13, 2025, San Francisco, CA)