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Domaine Weinbach - Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée Sainte Catherine 2022

Alsace

White

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Drink or Keep

100/100

James Suckling

rich
elegant
grand cru

"Sublime Riesling awarded a 100/100 by James Suckling!

"[...] This amazing dry Riesling starts out very mineral, but that doesn't prepare you for the way its stony depth expands and expands as it climbs into the sky like an ascending rocket. And somehow it all seems so easy, so delicate and breathtakingly precise." (James Suckling 2024)

Features

Estate

Domaine Weinbach

Cuvée

Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée Sainte Catherine

Vintage

2022

Designation

Alsace Grand Cru Schlossberg

Region

Alsace

Grape varieties

100% Riesling

Terroirs

Granitic rock with shallow sandy soils

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Gentle, slow pressing of whole bunches in pneumatic presses, spontaneous fermentation (indigenous yeasts).

Breeding

14 months in old oak tuns

Residual sugars

6 g/l

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Nose

Delicate floral aromas with an almost saline minerality

Mouth

Supple, rich and complex, with fine acidity and a persistent, fresh finish.

Serve

AT 10-12°C

Drink before

2045

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Pair with grilled fish, seafood, white meats or poultry...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domain rated 5*Stars (Outstanding producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)

About the domain :

Cathy Faller works as a family, accompanied by her sons Eddy and Théo. The vast vineyard produces fruity wines of excellent constitution and finesse. The great wines are those of the surrounding hillsides: the Furstentum and Altenbourg grands crus and the Schlossberg, brilliant in its crystalline interpretation of Riesling. The 2019 takeover of Domaine Gérard Fuchs (in Sigolsheim) has enabled us to expand by six hectares, including two in the Furstentum grand cru. Ideal for satisfying unabated global demand. An institution.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domain rated (guide 2023) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wines is always a magical moment)

About the domain :

Le Clos des Capucins is one of those magical, elusive, timeless places. It's rare to find a place with so much energy and history, producing wines of such purity. Assisted by her two sons, Eddy and Théo, Catherine Faller is at the head of the estate, deploying a rare energy to keep the quality of the wines at the highest level and maintain a warm welcome to the domaine. Her son Théo devotes a great deal of attention to the vines, which have been biodynamically cultivated throughout the estate since 2005, while Ghislain Berthiot, who has been with the family for several years, is in charge of vinification. Eddy supports his mother on the sales side. This is one of the finest expressions of the Schlossberg Grand Cru, at different levels of ripeness. Its limpidity and precision astound us, often approaching perfection. Gewurztraminer finds its preferred terroirs in the surrounding area. The domaine has just bought 6 hectares of vines, including 1 hectare in the Furstentum Grand Cru.

Vinous A. Galloni

Vinous A. Galloni

Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Recommended

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2024 guide) 100/100

Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Recommended

About the wine :

The nose is still extremely youthful, not what you'd expect from such a hot, dry vintage, but typical of the greatest wines of 2022. This amazing dry Riesling starts out very mineral, but that doesn't prepare you for the way its stony depth expands and expands as it climbs into the sky like an ascending rocket. And somehow it all seems so easy, so delicate and breathtakingly precise.

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