Lot presentation

Alsace Les Terres du Prince Weinbach (Domaine) 2021

The wine

The majestic Schlossberg hillside provides the Pinot Blanc vines with all the geological and climatic conditions required to produce the finest Alsatian wines. Each plot reaps the benefits of healthy and biodynamic practices which allow the terroir to express its qualities naturally. The Pinot Blanc grapes are meticulously hand-picked at peak ripeness. The winemaking process is traditional and low interventionist, with sulphur kept to the bare minimum. Finally, the cuvée is matured in Burgundian barrels for several months before bottling.
The pale yellow colour, with light green reflections, unveils a delicate nose combining elegant orchard fruit aromas with notes of white flowers. The palate is remarkably lively and structured, with a superb balance of freshness and acidity, delicately leading to a fresh, flavoursome finish.

About the Producer Weinbach

One of the most beautiful properties in Alsace, the Weinbach vineyard covers just over 26 hectares. The Capuchin monks produced a wine from the early 17th century on the historic terroir of the Clos des Capucins (5 hectares enclosed by walls). Sold as a national asset in the French Revolution, the property was acquired in 1898 by the Faller brothers, who passed it on to their son and nephew, Théo. A major figure in French viticulture and an ardent defender of Alsace's vineyards, largely responsible for their being granted AOC status, Théo Faller died in 1979. His wife Colette and her daughters Catherine and Laurence took charge of the property and continued to build its reputation; it is now known all over the world. Located at the base of the majestic Schlossberg hill, it benefits from an exceptional position that has all of the geological and climate characteristics usually associated with Alsace's finest wines. The vineyard is tended with a deep respect for nature and with a view to expressing each terroir. The harvests are delayed until optimal ripeness; after rigorous selection the grapes are gently, progressively pressed, followed by long fermentations in old oak casks. The property produces successful generic cuvées, but really stands out for its grandes cuvées, named after members of the family, and associated with each terroir.