The 2023 Domaine Weinbach Alsace Grand Cru Schlossberg Sainte Catherine Riesling is a profound and beautifully layered Riesling from one of Alsace’s most iconic biodynamic estates and one of the region’s greatest Grand Cru terroirs. Produced from the oldest and steepest parcels within the granite-rich Schlossberg Grand Cru, the Sainte Catherine cuvée represents a more concentrated and age-worthy selection, named in honour of the Faller family matriarchs. Domaine Weinbach’s meticulous low-intervention philosophy and biodynamic farming allow the extraordinary precision, salinity and terroir transparency of Schlossberg to emerge with remarkable clarity. The nose reveals preserved lemon, lime zest and white peach layered alongside white flowers, crushed granite and delicate smoky mineral notes, giving the wine exceptional lift and complexity.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with vibrant natural acidity, layered texture and a deeply focused mineral core. Layers of citrus oil, orchard fruit and delicate saline complexity are balanced by crystalline freshness and intense granite-driven tension, finishing long, dry and beautifully persistent with extraordinary precision and ageing potential. Indigenous yeast fermentation and careful lees ageing preserve the wine’s purity and energetic character while adding subtle textural depth and structural finesse. Compared with the regular Schlossberg bottling, Sainte Catherine offers additional concentration, density and mineral intensity while retaining remarkable elegance and transparency.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Domaine Weinbach Alsace Grand Cru Schlossberg Sainte Catherine Riesling is a world-class Alsace Riesling — mineral, powerful and exquisitely refined with extraordinary depth and longevity. Perfect with lobster, scallops, oysters, sushi, pork dishes or refined seafood cuisine. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar gracefully through 2055+.
