The 2023 Domaine Weinbach Alsace Grand Cru Schlossberg Riesling is a profound and beautifully sculpted Riesling from one of Alsace’s most iconic biodynamic estates and one of the region’s greatest Grand Cru vineyards. Produced from steep granite slopes in the historic Schlossberg Grand Cru overlooking Kaysersberg, the wine reflects Domaine Weinbach’s meticulous low-intervention philosophy and the extraordinary mineral precision of this renowned terroir. Schlossberg is celebrated for producing Rieslings of remarkable finesse, tension and longevity, and the 2023 vintage combines generous fruit with crystalline freshness and exceptional purity. The nose reveals lime zest, preserved lemon and white peach layered alongside white flowers, crushed granite and subtle smoky mineral notes, giving the wine extraordinary lift and complexity.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with vibrant natural acidity, layered texture and a tightly wound mineral core. Layers of citrus oil, orchard fruit and delicate saline complexity are balanced by intense stony tension and crystalline freshness, finishing long, dry and beautifully persistent with outstanding precision and ageing potential. Indigenous yeast fermentation and careful lees ageing preserve the wine’s transparency and energetic character while allowing the granite-driven terroir of Schlossberg to emerge with remarkable clarity. The wine combines power and concentration with remarkable elegance, making it one of the benchmark dry Rieslings of Alsace.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Domaine Weinbach Alsace Grand Cru Schlossberg Riesling is a world-class Alsace Riesling — mineral, powerful and beautifully refined with extraordinary precision and longevity. Perfect with lobster, scallops, oysters, sushi, pork dishes or refined seafood cuisine. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar gracefully through 2050+.
