{"title":"Domaine Weinbach Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eDomaine Weinbach is one of the defining estates of Alsace and consistently ranked among the region’s top three to five producers. Weinbach wines are known for their aromatic purity, structural clarity, and remarkable aging potential. These are benchmark expressions of Alsace.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2023-domaine-weinbach-cuvee-theosomm2505-wnb23theo-750","title":"2023 Domaine Weinbach, Riesling \"Cuvée Théo\" Clos de Capucins","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven in Alsace, a region with a bevy of historical estates, few can compete with the pedigree behind Domaine Weinbach. The five-hectare Clos de Capucins from which “Cuvée Theo” springs comprises the heart of the estate. Planted in 1612 by Capuchin monks on sandy granite soils, and vines have grown here continuously until the present day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe government seized the estate from the monks following the French Revolution, then sold it to the current owners, the Faller family, in 1898. Theo Faller, namesake of “Cuvée Theo,” was the second generation to run the estate. He prized the Riesling of Clos de Capucins above all else, and established his estate as a source for quality wine when most others were focused on large-scale production sold to co-ops. Now, the fifth generation of the Faller family steers the ship, working not just with Clos de Capucins but a host of other Grand Cru vineyards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn our short list of great Alsatian producers, Weinbach is very near the top. They’ve farmed organically from the very start, and in 2005 converted the estate to Biodynamics. Winemaking is simple here – the Clos de Capucin Riesling that comprises “Cuvée Theo” is simply picked at optimal ripeness, pressed into old oak casks where it ferments spontaneously, and aged for a year. This is pure Alsatian brilliance: ample ripeness and power from the sun-soaked growing season, underpinned by a vibrant and ageworthy structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrimming with solar power and prominent fruit yet singing with the tension we crave in Austrian and German Riesling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas are a swirling melange of ripe yellow peach, apricot, white flowers, lime zest, cinnamon spice, and thrumming with granitic minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s ample weight and texture to the palate, coating your tongue with golden fruit, then a rush of brilliant acidity comes through and leaves you craving the next sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can pop it now on a weeknight alongside some grilled fish, or open it in a decade and cook a slow-braised choucroute garnie to go with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43698373427254,"sku":"SOMM2505-WNB23THEO-750","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomaineWeinbach_Theo__Alsace_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1745950525"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-weinbach-riesling-cuv-e-colettesomm2505-wnb23clt-750","title":"2023 Domaine Weinbach, Riesling \"Cuvée Colette\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven in Alsace, with so many profoundly dedicated producers like Zind-Humbrecht and Marcel Deiss, few estates match the prestige of Domaine Weinbach. The property's heart is the historic Clos des Capucins, originally planted in 1612 by Capuchin monks on sandy granite soils. Following the French Revolution, the government seized the monastery and vineyards, eventually selling them to the Faller family in 1898.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder the stewardship of five generations of the Faller family, Weinbach has risen to become Alsace's most respected producer. They've practiced organic farming since the beginning and transitioned to biodynamics in 1998, and were certified by Demeter in 2005—a reflection of their commitment to expressing the voice of the soil with total clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Cuvée Colette” comes from the lower slopes of the Grand Cru Schlossberg, where 40+ year-old Riesling vines sink their roots deep into brown, pebbly soils atop granite bedrock. The steep, south-facing aspect ensures optimal sun exposure for this late-ripening variety, while the excellent drainage and rapid soil warming create perfect conditions for Riesling that balances power with remarkable finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the cellar, winemaking is deliberately minimal: hand-harvested whole clusters are gently pressed, then fermented with indigenous yeasts in neutral oak \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efoudres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the wine ages for 11 months before bottling. The result is Riesling in its most noble form—precise, mineral-driven, and built for decades of development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect structure and balance: With just a brushstroke of residual sugar and incredible fruit expression, this is as good as dry Riesling from Alsace gets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromatic complexity: White flowers and stone fruits are arrayed with citrus zest, in a gorgeous bouquet that continues to evolve in the glass with air.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXCEPTIONAL aging potential: Though approachable now, this wine will develop magnificently through 2040, gaining complexity and nuance with each passing year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare opportunity: With only 975 cases produced, and SommSelect securing the first US allocation, this is your chance to acquire one of Alsace’s most collectible whites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at 48-52°F in high-quality white wine stems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now (with a brief decant) through 2040\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with elegant seafood dishes—try pan-seared scallops with brown butter and capers, or a classic Alsatian pike quenelle in cream sauce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43698411307062,"sku":"SOMM2505-WNB23CLT-750","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomaineWeinbach_Colette__Alsace_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1746208210"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-weinbach-riesling-schlossberg-grand-crusomm2508-wnb23rssch-750","title":"2023 Domaine Weinbach, Riesling “Schlossberg” Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving a strategy to procure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlsatian Grand Cru Riesling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the collection is both prudent and ultimately rewarding. It adds breadth to your collection and will cellar as well, or even better than Grand Cru White Burgundy, which in the current market would be easily double or triple the price of today’s VIP showcase. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve just secured an allocation of the coveted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Domaine Weinbach Riesling “Schlossberg” Grand Cru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the oldest Riesling sites in Alsace and the first to be elevated to Grand Cru status in 1975. Domaine Weinbach was an early adopter of biodynamic viticulture, a commitment that has translated into three decades of consistent excellence. This is pedigree of the highest order—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea wine that channels the soul of its terroir with precision, elegance, and age-worthy depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it comes to iconic Alsatian Riesling, it’s a tight race between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrimbach’s Clos Sainte Hune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeinbach’s Schlossberg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. But with Clos Sainte Hune commanding $200+ per bottle, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe smart money is on today’s feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis revelatory Grand Cru Riesling, from the excellent 2023 vintage, is a wine to cellar and enjoy over the next 10-20 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—if you open it now, you certainly won’t be disappointed, but the true magic will start in 5+ years, if not longer. In the glass, it shows a brilliant light golden yellow core with pale green hues toward the meniscus. It’s wonderfully fragrant, with an enchanted garden full of delicate white floral notes on the nose, leading to a dry, mouthwatering palate of grilled pineapple, apricot, quince, orange oil, saffron, lilac, sous bois, and a kiss of honey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe between 50 and 55 degrees in an all-purpose white or Burgundy stem, and consider this the perfect opportunity to indulge in one of the most magical food and wine pairings: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry Alsatian Riesling with a big platter of choucroute garnie, served alongside mustard, pork belly, sausages, ham, and as many friends as you can find. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe precise, crystalline acidity in this energetic Riesling will cut straight through the rich, fatty sauerkraut dish like nothing else can—this combination is symbiosis at its finest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress Accolades:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points, James Suckling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The poised balance of concentration, stony elegance and youthful freshness makes this great Alsace dry riesling as delightful as it is compelling. As it aerates, you come closer to the soul of the peach. There’s nothing dramatic about this beauty, but let yourself sink into the long, extremely refined finish and you won’t miss the huge statement it makes. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.” - Stuart Pigott, May 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points, Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The 2023 Riesling Schlossberg Grand Cru still has a touch of youthful yeastiness, which is absolutely understandable for a wine bottled last week. Yet a touch of lemon zest is irrepressible. The palate is completely clean-cut. This is naked stone: pure, bright, bone-dry and uncompromising. The mouth just keeps watering, abetted by some lovely saltiness. (Bone-dry)” - By Anne Krebiehl MW,  January 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44040082554934,"sku":"SOMM2508-WNB23RSSCH-750","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/WeinbachSchlossberg.png?v=1756830997"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/Domaine_Weinbach_estate.jpg?v=1780404323","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/domaine-weinbach-wine-collection.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}