92 points, Wine Spectator May 2007 The lush texture is bolstered by tangy acidity and honeyed flavors of dried apricot, star fruit, white pepper and a hint of dried herB.S.. Elegant and deli- cious, with a long, spicy finish. Drink now through
2020.—B.S.
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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