Domaine Weinbach Riesling Cuvée Colette 2023
Domaine Weinbach
Named for Colette Faller, who shaped Weinbach into one of Alsace's greatest estates, this cuvée embodies the family's philosophy of minimal intervention and maximum terroir expression. The 2023 vintage delivered ideal ripeness with retained acidity, creating a Riesling of rare balance. It's a wine that demands attention and repays it generously.
Nose
Vibrant citrus — lime zest and white grapefruit — mingles with green apple and a subtle floral note reminiscent of white roses. There's a pronounced mineral backbone, like wet slate, and a hint of honeycomb that adds depth without heaviness.
Palate
Precise and taut, with razor-sharp acidity carrying flavors of green apple, citrus pith, and a faint herbaceous quality. The mid-palate has beautiful textural weight despite the wine's lean profile, and a saline minerality that speaks clearly of the granite and clay soils of the Clos des Capucins.
Finish
Long and vibrant, with lingering lime, crushed stone, and a gentle honeyed sweetness that arrives at the very end.
- Varietal
- Riesling
- Blend
- 100% Riesling
- Vineyards
- Clos des Capucins, Kaysersberg, Alsace — biodynamically farmed on granite and clay soils at the base of the Schlossberg Grand Cru
- Alcohol
- 13.0%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's crisp acidity and mineral backbone slice through the richness of crème fraîche and melted gruyère, while the green apple and citrus notes complement the caramelized onions and smoky lardons.
Produced from the estate's historic Clos des Capucins vineyard — a walled parcel at the foot of the Schlossberg Grand Cru in Kaysersberg that has been cultivated by Capuchin monks since 1612 — this cuvée is biodynamically farmed by the Faller family.
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