Domaine Wach - Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Kastelberg 2020
94/100
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
RVF
"The Pride of the Estate"
A Riesling grown on the schist soils of the Kastelberg Grand Cru, bursting with fruit and mineral notes. It will take a little time to fully reveal the character of its terroir, but it already makes a strong impression with its power, minerality, and salty finish.
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Eye
a lemon-yellow dress with green highlights
Nose
Aromas of fruit and stone, petroleum, candied orange and lemon, a hint of apple, flowers, black tea, and toasty notes
Palate
Rich, full-bodied, mineral, powerful, with notes of candied citrus, mild spices, floral tones, and black tea, finishing with a salty note
Serve
Between 10 et 12°C
Drink before
2035+
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with grilled langoustines, roasted white meats, and pan-seared scallops
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100 (2019 vintage)
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 (2025 guide) 93/100 (2019 vintage)
Rated estate (2024 guide) Green Guide
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.
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