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100 Points for Legendary Alsace Riesling

by Hugh French | Sep 05, 2024

 

 

"Domaine Weinbach is arguably one of the world’s greatest wine estates. Over the years, the Faller family has produced myriad fantastic wines that are sought by wine lovers and collectors everywhere..."
Ian D'Agata, vinous.com

 

Domaine Weinbach

Weinbach is one of the world's great white wine domaines. Greatness is not always easy to define, yet here it's straightforward. There's the legendary quality of the domaine's terroirs for a start (Weinbach is the largest landholder on the Schlossberg hill, one of the world's premier sites for Riesling). Then, there is the outstanding, certified biodynamic work in the vines, the low yields (typically less than 35 hl/ha) and the strict fruit selection at harvest time. Furthermore, the classic, minimalist and refined-over-many-decades practice in the cellars includes whole-cluster pressing, wild-yeast fermentation with no additions, and maturation in ancient, colossal casks. Finally, there's the brilliance and remarkable longevity of the wines themselves, a high standard Domaine Weinbach has been achieving for longer than anyone can remember.

 

Below is the latest release of Rieslings from the Alsatian greats. Across the board all wines are astounding, but one is of particular note. The 2022 Riesling Schlossberg Grand Cru 'Cuvee Ste Catherine' has received a perfect 100 Point score from Riesling aficionado, Stuart Pigott. Needless to say, this will be snapped up quickly - first in, first served!

 

The wines below are available now at our special offer prices for the next 7 days only. To place your order, simply click on the links below or email, or call us on 03 9419 6990.

 

2022 Riesling 'Cuvee Theo'

Usually $105

Special Offer $94

94 Points

"At once juicy, concentrated and refined, this is stunning wine that is intended for more or less everyday drinking. A wealth of stone fruit and fresh almond aromas, plus a touch of mandarin oranges. Stunning balance and finesse at the very long, silky finish."

Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com

 

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2022 Riesling 'Cuvee Colette'

Usually $149

Special Offer $129

95 Points

"The very deep and refined peachy fruit is overlain with sweet floral nuances and underlined by a fascinating minerality that builds as the wine flows over the medium- to full-bodied palate. From old vines at the bottom of the Grand Cru Schlossberg site."

Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com

 

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2022 Riesling Altenbourg

Usually $169

Special Offer $147

94 Points

"Both fleshy and structured, this packs quite a punch below the delicacy on the surface. Great yellow fruit aromas, but nothing loud or dramatic. Very long, chalky finish. The second vintage from 17-year-old vines. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drinkable now, but best from 2025."

Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com

 

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2022 Riesling Schlossberg Grand Cru

Usually $229

Special Offer $204

98 Points

"How can you resist the delicacy and finesse of this super-elegant dry riesling? So light on its feet, in spite of the major stony minerality that reaches every nook and cranny of your palate. So pristine and straight in the crystaline finish that doesn’t want to stop."

Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com

 

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2022 Riesling Schlossberg GC 'Cuvee Ste Catherine'

Usually $319

Special Offer $284

100 Points

"Still extremely youthful on the nose, which is not something you expect from such a warm and dry vintage, but that is typical for the greatest 2022 wines. This astonishing dry riesling starts off very minerally, but that doesn’t prepare you for the way its stony profundity expands and expands as it climbs into the sky like a rocket ascending. And somehow, all this feels so effortless, so delicate and so breathtakingly precise."

Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com

 

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