Domaine Weinbach - Furstentum Grand Cru "Pinots" 2023 (750ml)
Price: $88.99
| Producer | Domaine Weinbach |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Varietal | Pinot Gris, Pinot Auxerrios, Pinot Blanc |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 205443 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine Weinbach Description
At the foot of the majestic Schlossberg hill surrounded by vines and roses, lies Domaine Weinbach. Named after the little stream which runs through the property, and planted with vines since the 9th century, it was established as a winery in 1612 by Capuchin friars. After being sold as national property during the French Revolution, it was acquired by the Faller brothers in 1898 who then left it to their son and nephew, Théo. Théo Faller was a prominent figure in Alsace winegrowing and an ardent defender of quality wine production. After his death in 1979, his wife Colette, his daughters Catherine and Laurence, and their team continued the family’s passion for the great wines of Alsace and its unrelenting commitment to excellence. Since 2016, Catherine has led the estate winery with her sons, Eddy and Théo. Employing both organic and biodynamic practices, Domaine Weinbach produces an exquisite range of wines: estate varietal wines including Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Sylvaner and Pinot Blanc, single vineyard wines that express the diversity of the terroir, and luscious yet balanced vendanges tardives and selections de grains nobles wines.
Adjacent blocks on Grand Cru Furstentum: marl and limestone, south-east facing soil. The steep slope optimises exposure to the sun. It produces powerful wines with a wide acidity and great aromatic complexity, elegant structure and good ageing potential.
Tasting Note: Seducing nose of stone fruits and yellow fruits with toasted notes. Offers a firm and very powerful mouth feel, full-bodied, with a lingering and saline finish built on the backbone of a well-coated acidity.
Wine Pairing: Great with vegetable-based appetizers and starters. Marries very well with flavorful fish and seafood dishes like ceviche or suhis. Offers a strong companion to slow cooked white meat and poultry, or even sweet breads.
Vinous: 93 Points
The 2023 Pinots Furstentum Grand Cru is a co-ferment of Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc, raised in 228- and 500-liter barrels with a tiny proportion of new oak. Gentle creaminess combines with ripe, yellow pear juice on the nose. The palate is vividly fresh, absolutely bright, sprightly and really svelte, yet with that oaky creaminess. Its bone-dry nature makes this come across as austere now, but in a few more months, the 2023 will be creamy, slender and smooth.
(Bone-dry)
