Alsace Pinot noir La Colline du Château Weinbach 2020 (Red)

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.

Fondé en 1612 grâce au travail passionné de moines capucins, le domaine Weinbach est ensuite mené d’une main de maître par les vignerons successifs de la famille Faller. Niché à Kayserberg en Alsace, le vignoble comprenant 38 hectares de vignes est aujourd’hui dirigé par Catherine et ses fils qui cultivent avec passion les cépages emblématiques de la région. Conscients des enjeux environnementaux actuels et dans un souci de protection de la biodiversité, ils mettent un point d’honneur à travailler en appliquant les principes de l’agriculture biologique et de la biodynamie.
Après des vendanges accomplies à la main et des vinifications peu interventionnistes, ce 100% pinot noir est élevé 24 mois en barriques. La robe rouge intense promet un bouquet parfumé. Le nez est, en effet, riche, entremêlant les parfums de fruits rouges et de fruits noirs accompagnés de subtiles notes épicées. En bouche, les tannins soyeux sont parfaitement équilibrés par une belle acidité.

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