Domaine Wach - Alsace Sylvaner Duttenberg 2020
90/100
RVF
"The elegance of a Sylvaner Vielles Vignes at a very reasonable price!"
“Already fully developed, with a firm, deep, and rounded profile, the Duttenberg Sylvaner is quite robust and well-balanced, with a pleasant bitter finish.” (The RVF Guide 2023)
Buy Wach wines at the best prices in a private sale!
Starting at €99 on your first order
Nose
Aromas of white flowers, pineapple, and slightly unripe mirabelle plums, with herbal, slightly briny notes, along with lime, green apple, toasted notes, and verbena
Palate
Smooth and slightly rich, with notes of white flowers, herbaceous aromas, white fruits, and mild spices, along with hints of mirabelle and Reine Claude plums, underpinned by toasty notes and a fresh, slightly salty finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with savory tarts, shellfish, and fresh, delicate cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more conventional and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
After returning to the family estate in 2017, Pierre Wach decided to rename it after himself, replacing the former name, Domaine des Marronniers. He converted the vineyards to organic farming and, most importantly, evolved the style of the wines. His father, Guy, had a preference for sweeter wines, which didn’t always win us over in the past. A change of era, a generational shift—this year’s tasting has won us over!
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate Award-winning Wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Settled in Andlau in 1976—a historic wine-growing village nestled in a narrow valley—Guy Wach is the heir to a lineage of coopers and later winemakers dating back to 1748. In 2017, he handed over the family estate (8 hectares) to his son Pierre; the estate includes plots in the village’s three grand cru vineyards, which are ideal for Riesling. The estate, which is already largely organic, is expected to begin the conversion process in the near future.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) Green Guide
About the wine:
Already fully developed, with a firm, deep, and rounded character, the Duttenberg Sylvaner is quite robust and well-balanced, with a pleasant hint of bitterness on the finish.
About the estate:
Pierre Wach has represented the new generation at the helm of the family estate since 2015. He first initiated changes in the vineyard, with Ecocert organic certification taking effect starting with the 2022 vintage, and then in the cellar, launching trials of sulfur-free and non-oxidative Pinot Noir. A new momentum has been created, but a few minor adjustments are needed in the cellar to preserve the full precision and freshness of the flavors.
Customer rating
2/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. ALEXANDRE P. Posted on September 1, 2025
I was very disappointed with this wine, especially considering the price for a Sylvaner
See all reviews from this customer
Discover more wines from the estate