2004 Weinbach, Domaine Pinot Gris Altenbourg Cuvee Laurence
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2004 Weinbach, Domaine Pinot Gris Altenbourg Cuvee Laurence
1500 ml
France: Alsace: Haut Rhin: Kayserberg > Pinot Gris
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Reviews of 2004 Weinbach, Domaine Pinot Gris Altenbourg Cuvee Laurence
91 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
February 2008
The 2004 Pinot Gris Altenbourg Cuvee Laurence is far and away the most polished and elegant of the Weinbach ’04 Pinot Gris bottlings. Musky, truffly, honeyed, and nutty aromas, a rich and creamy, piquantly nutty and in no way heavy palate impression, and a honeyed finish fascinatingly tinged with iodine-, lobster shell-like mineral notes combine for compelling, memorable complexity. Like its 2005 counterpart, this should evolve interestingly for at least 7-9 years. The dynamic trio of Fallers continues to bottle some of France’s (hardly just Alsace’s) richest and most flamboyant wines. Beginning with 2005, all of their vineyards are being biodynamically farmed. Laurence Faller finds their 2005s in general “more focused and clear” (this was especially true of Riesling) despite their often prominent botrytis component, and the 2004s richer. I suppose it goes without saying, but one has to carefully scrutinize each Weinbach label, so numerous are the cuvees. And as wonderful as is the distinctiveness exhibited by the vast majority of wines here, even a geek like yours truly could be forgiven for asking whether somewhat fewer different bottlings might benefit consumers as well as journalists!
90 points, Wine Spectator
October 2006
Lush and off-dry, full of flavor and personality. Quince, grapefruit and spice are the main flavors, with a firm structure and powerful presence. Cruises to a long, lingering finish. Drink now through 2010. 75 cases imported
About 2004 Weinbach, Domaine Pinot Gris Altenbourg Cuvee Laurence
About the Winery Weinbach, Domaine
At the foot of the majestic Schlossberg hill stands Domaine Weinbach, one of the finest estates in all of Alsace. It is run with consummate skill and total dedication by Colette Faller and her two daughters: Catherine as marketing director and Laurence as winemaker. They have the fortune to be working on some of the best soil in Frence, most notably the prestigious "Schlossberg" vineyard, the first terroir in Alsace to have received the status of Grand Cru. The Grand Cru "Furstentum," Grand Cru "Mambourg" and the adjacent "Altenbourg" vineyards make up much of the rest of the domaine's 62 acres of land, all rising above the "Clos des Capucins" vineyard, established in 1612 by the Order of Capucin monks.
The grapes are hand-harvested, pressed directly as whole clusters in modern horizontal pnuematic presses. After maturation in large, ancient oak casks using only indigenous yeasts, the wine is filtered and then bottled, starting in April and finishing in mid-July. The result is an exceptional portfolio of wines noted for their balance, finesse, intensity and concentration. Famed critic Robert Parker is convinced that "Colette and her daughter Laurence...pushed Weinbach to the pinnacle of Alsace's qualitative pyramid," producing some of the most richly concentrated top-tier wines in France.
About the Wine
Weinbach's Pinot Gris are full-bodied and off-dry in style with complex bouquets and beautiful roundness. They tend to be fairly racy wines with a considerable amount of spice and tannins which allow the tangy finish to linger on the palate.
The Altenbourg site at Domain Weinbach is home to their Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer wines because of the hill's deep clay-limestone soil, which is favorable to those varietals. Weinbach's Altenbourg Pinot Gris Cuvee Laurence is an exceptional wine boasting a lush texture and tangy acidity. Aromas of dried apricot, dried herbs, vanilla, and honey with grapefruit on the finish excite the senses. Pairs well with veal, risotto, lamb, chicken and a variety of other similar dishes.
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