Domaine Weinbach - Alsace Grand Cru Schlossberg Riesling 2023
97/100
James Suckling
95/100
Vinous
17/20
Jancis Robinson
93/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"The oldest wine from Alsace, with remarkable finesse!"
“The perfect balance of concentration, mineral elegance, and youthful freshness makes this great dry Riesling from Alsace as delicious as it is captivating. As it opens up, you get a sense of the essence of peach. There’s nothing flashy about this beauty, but let yourself be carried away by its long, exquisitely refined finish, and you won’t miss the powerful statement it makes. ” (James Suckling 2025)
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Eye
Bright, clear yellow color
Nose
Subtle, with notes of white fruit, beeswax, and minerality
Palate
A refined structure, thanks to its lively, crystalline acidity, with a beautiful array of floral aromas and a clean, lingering finish
Serve
At 8-10°C
Drink before
2045
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with grilled fish or served with a light sauce, as well as with appetizers, shellfish, sushi, white meat, poultry, and sashimi...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100
5-Star Estate (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
Cathy Faller works alongside her sons, Eddy and Théo. The extensive vineyard produces fruit-forward wines of excellent structure and great finesse. The estate’s finest wines come from the surrounding hillsides: the Grand Crus 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 expansion is ideal for meeting the unflagging global demand. A true institution.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
Le Clos des Capucins is one of those magical, elusive, and timeless places. It is rare to find a place with such energy and history, producing wines of such purity. Supported by her two sons, Eddy and Théo, Catherine Faller leads the estate, devoting rare energy to maintaining the highest quality of 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, oversees winemaking. Eddy assists his mother with the business side of the operation. Here, one can taste one of the finest expressions of the Schlossberg Grand Cru, at various stages of maturity. Its clarity and precision are stunning, 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.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 17/20
About the wine:
Very rich and powerful, extremely concentrated. With a crisp, refreshing finish.
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
The 2023 Schlossberg Grand Cru Riesling still exhibits a hint of youthful yeast, which is entirely understandable for a wine bottled just last week. Yet a touch of lemon zest is unmistakable. The palate is perfectly crisp. It is raw stone: pure, brilliant, very dry, and uncompromising. The palate continues to salivate, aided by a lovely salinity. (Very dry)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 97/100
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
The perfect balance of intensity, mineral elegance, and youthful freshness makes this great dry Riesling from Alsace as delicious as it is captivating. As it opens up, you’ll discover the essence of peach. There’s nothing flashy about this beauty, but let yourself be carried away by its long, exquisitely refined finish, and you won’t miss the powerful statement it makes. Made from biodynamically grown, Demeter-certified grapes. Can be enjoyed now, but will reach its peak starting in 2026.
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