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IT Jancis Robinson once declared the Schlossberg one of the finest vineyard sites in the world. Domaine Weinbach owns a considerable share of it, and four further Grands Crus besides. What began in 1612 as a Capuchin monastery is today run by Catherine Faller with her sons Eddy and Théo in the fifth generation. The little stream that babbles through the property gave the estate its name: Weinbach.
The history of this family reads like an Alsatian epic. Théo Faller senior fought all his life for recognition of Alsace's terroirs. After his death in 1979, his widow Colette and daughters Cathy and Laurence took over: three women who led the estate to international fame. When Laurence died in 2014 and Colette in 2015, Alsace lost two of its most formative personalities.
Since 2005 all 38 hectares have been farmed biodynamically; together with Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Weinbach is regarded as the region's biodynamic flagship. The Grands Crus Schlossberg, Furstentum, Mambourg and Marckrain, along with the monopole Clos des Capucins, yield Rieslings and Gewurztraminers that rank among the great white wines of the world.
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In the cellar the differences between sites and varieties are carefully drawn out. In the large wooden casks, decades old, the wines are given plenty of calm. The declared aim is to preserve the authenticity and individuality of the various terroirs and grape varieties.
The Schlossberg rises majestically within sight of the estate. Riesling clearly dominates this site. In only a few sites does the expression of a Riesling develop as nobly and expressively as in the Grand Cru Schlossberg. The cuvée St. Catherine l´Inedit from the Schlossberg is blessed with both delicate residual sweetness and great longevity.
The Pinot Gris from the lieu-dit Altenbourg is also a real treat. Pinot Gris, then, but with an oily texture, plenty of drive, colour and above all perfectly integrated residual sweetness. Powerful white wines that offer immense ageing potential and numerous food pairings. The perfect glass with cheese, braised dishes, Korean or Thai cuisine.
The Cuvée Theo is named after the most formative figure of the Faller family. This Gewurztraminer is a magnificent example of the Alsace speciality. When young it is a glorious aperitif; with age it suits spicy, umami-rich cooking.
