Domaine Weinbach - Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée Sainte Catherine 2022
Alsace
White
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100/100
James Suckling
"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
Pair with grilled fish, seafood, white meats or poultry...
Domaine Weinbach
Alsace
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
5-star rated estates (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
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wines is always a magical experience)
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
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024 ) 100/100
Rated domain (guide 2023) 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.
Customer reviews
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