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Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée Sainte Catherine l'Inédit Weinbach (Domaine) 2007

  • Mineral
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Wine for ageing
  • Color: White
  • Biodynamics
  • 13.50% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Rich

The RVF Guide described this cuvée as the “gentlest of the Weinbach dry Rieslings”. A top-quality cuvée with great tension. One to discover sooner rather than later! More info

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 very slightly marked label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Alsace
  • Appellation/Wine: Riesling
  • Classification: Grand Cru
  • Producer/Owner: Weinbach (Domaine)
  • More information....

Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée Sainte Catherine l'Inédit Weinbach (Domaine) serve at a temperature of 12°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Choucroute Alsacienne, Baeckeoffe, Cuisses de grenouilles persillées aux cèpes.

  • Vintage score: 17/20
  • Lot presentation
    Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée Sainte Catherine l'Inédit Weinbach (Domaine)

    The wine

    The RVF Guide described this cuvée as the “gentlest of the Weinbach dry Rieslings”. Its residual sugar is perfecty integrated, balanced by its delicious freshness. Drink after 2–10 years cellaring.

    Information about domain 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.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 very slightly marked label
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 13.50 %
    • Country/Region: Alsace
    • Appellation/Wine: Riesling
    • Classification: Grand Cru
    • Producer/Owner: Weinbach (Domaine)
    • Vintage: 2007
    • Color: White
    • Service temperature: 12°
    • Viticulture: Biodynamics 
    • Size (in ha): 29
    • Intensity: Rich
    • Dominant aroma: Mineral
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 100% Riesling
    Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée Sainte Catherine l'Inédit Weinbach (Domaine)
    Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée Sainte Catherine l'Inédit Weinbach (Domaine)

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    iDealwine price estimate
    Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée Sainte Catherine l'Inédit Weinbach (Domaine) 2007

    iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format