Domaine Weinbach Riesling Schlossberg Cuvee Sainte Catherine, Alsace Grand Cru, France 2023

One of the greatest dry Rieslings produced in Alsace, Cuvée Sainte Catherine is a special selection from Domaine Weinbach’s oldest vines in the heart of the legendary Schlossberg Grand Cru. Sourced from 60–70-year-old vines rooted in steep, south-facing granite slopes, this exceptional Riesling combines remarkable concentration with extraordinary finesse. The 2023 opens with captivating aromas of lemon zest, ripe pear, white flowers and crushed stone, followed by layers of citrus, orchard fruit and delicate mineral notes. The palate is beautifully textured and surprisingly graceful, with vibrant acidity, crystalline precision and an exceptionally long, stony finish. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for 14 months in large, neutral oak casks, this is a wine of tremendous purity and depth. A benchmark Alsatian Riesling with the structure and complexity to evolve beautifully for decades.

James Suckling 99