Domaine Weinbach - Alsace Gewurztraminer Altenbourg 2021

Cathy Faller works alongside her sons, Eddy and Théo. The expansive vineyard produces fruity wines of excellent structure and great finesse. The finest wines come from the surrounding hillsides: the Grand Cru wines Furstentum and Altenbourg, and the Schlossberg, which shines with its crystalline expression of Riesling. The 2019 acquisition of the Gérard Fuchs estate (in Sigolsheim) added six hectares to the property, including two on the Furstentum Grand Cru. This is ideal for meeting the unwavering global demand. A true institution.

Le Clos des Capucins is one of those magical, elusive, and timeless places. It’s 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 leads the estate, devoting extraordinary energy to maintaining the highest quality in the wines and ensuring a warm welcome at the estate. Her son Théo devotes a great deal of attention to the vineyards, which have been cultivated biodynamically across the entire estate since 2005, while Ghislain Berthiot, who has been with the estate for several years, is in charge of winemaking. Eddy assists his mother with the business side of the operation. Here you can taste one of the finest expressions of the Schlossberg Grand Cru, at various stages of maturity. Its clarity and precision amaze us, often approaching perfection. Gewürztraminer finds its ideal terroirs in the surrounding area. The estate has just acquired 6 hectares of vineyards, including 1 hectare of the Furstentum Grand Cru.

With such an abundance of aromas of rose, jasmine, and orchid, you can’t help but succumb to the supremely sensual embrace of this dreamy Gewürztraminer, which makes you feel as though you’ve been transported to Versailles during the reign of Louis XIV and Madame de Pompadour. A dangerously long and lingering finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes certified by Demeter. Enjoy now or cell it.