Domaine Weinbach - Alsace Gewurztraminer Cuvée Laurence 2020
95/100
James Suckling
91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"A wonderful nose of exotic fruits (more mango than lychee) and tropical flowers, with no specific notes dominating, quite the contrary. So succulent and elegant, the texture on the palate is smooth and truly silky. The extravagance of this grape only appears slightly in the flamboyant finish, where a touch of saltiness effortlessly lifts the full body. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now or keep." (James Suckling 2022)
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Nose
Subtle and complex, beautiful aromas of roses, notes of white tea and pink pepper
Mouth
Dense attack, well-balanced substance and structure, lively mid-palate, pure and elegant finish without any heaviness.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2034
Food and wine pairings
Best enjoyed with rich, flavorful meats such as goose, smoked fish, spicy dishes, and cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 91/100
5-star estate (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About wine:
Very attractive nose of rose and melon, delicious. A hint of sweetness at the start, followed by a smooth palate that quickly develops subtle spicy notes.
About the estate:
Cathy Faller works alongside her sons Eddy and Théo. The vast vineyard produces finely structured, fruity wines. The finest wines come from the surrounding hillsides: the Furstentum and Altenbourg grands crus and the Schlossberg, which shines in its crystalline interpretation of Riesling. The takeover of the Gérard Fuchs estate (in Sigolsheim) in 2019 enabled the estate to expand by six hectares, including two on the Furstentum grand cru. Ideal for meeting the unflagging global demand. An institution.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) 3 stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About the estate:
Le Clos des Capucins is one of those magical, elusive, timeless places. It is rare to find a place with so much energy and history, producing wines of such purity. Supported by her two sons, Eddy and Théo, Catherine Faller is at the helm of the estate, deploying rare energy to maintain the highest quality wines and keep the estate warm and welcoming. Her son Théo pays close attention to the vines, which have been cultivated biodynamically since 2005 across the entire estate, while Ghislain Berthiot, who has been with the estate for several years, is in charge of winemaking. Eddy supports his mother on the commercial side of the business. Here you can taste one of the finest expressions of the Schlossberg grand cru, at different levels of maturity. Its clarity and precision are impressive, often approaching perfection. Gewurztraminer finds its ideal terroir in the surrounding area. The estate has just purchased 6 hectares of vines, including 1 hectare in the Furstentum grand cru.
Vinous
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About wine:
A wonderful nose of exotic fruits (more mango than lychee) and tropical flowers, with no specific notes dominating, quite the contrary. So succulent and elegant, the texture on the palate is smooth and truly silky. The extravagance of this grape only appears slightly in the flamboyant finish, where a touch of saltiness effortlessly lifts the full body. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now or keep.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 7 reviews
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